From the shores of Lake Erie to the City of Brotherly Love, this newly revised and expanded edition of Hiking Pennsylvania features fifty-five hikes that crisscross the Keystone State. Choose a challenging backpack adventure in the mountains, an easy family ramble through historic battlefields, a hike past canals to photograph wildflowers and waterfalls, or a trek through reminders of the state’s mining past. Outdoors writer John L. Young leads the way by suggesting local campgrounds, lodging, restaurants, and hiking clubs and outfitters and by giving you a unique look into the history, culture, and incomparable beauty of Pennsylvania.
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Look inside to find:
Hikes suited to every ability
Advice on hiking with children or dogs, planning, and equipment needs
Comprehensive directionsto the trailheads, trail descriptions, maps, and
elevation profiles
Mile-by-mile directional cues
Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons for every hike
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Overview
From the shores of Lake Erie to the City of Brotherly Love, this newly revised and expanded edition of Hiking Pennsylvania features fifty-five hikes that crisscross the Keystone State. Choose a challenging backpack adventure in the mountains, an easy family ramble through historic battlefields, a hike past canals to photograph wildflowers and waterfalls, or a trek through reminders of the state’s mining past. Outdoors writer John L. Young leads the way by suggesting local campgrounds, lodging, restaurants, and ...