America's Great Hiking Trails - Appalachian, Pacific Crest, Continental Divide, North Country, Ice Age, Potomac Heritage, Florida, Natchez Trace, Arizona, Pacific Northwest, New England (Hardcover)

A hiker's dream bucket list is embodied in this lavishly illustrated celebration of more than 50,000 miles of America's most iconic trails. Celebrating the forty most important trails in America, this volume takes the reader through forty-nine states and eight national parks. Literally tens of millions of tourists and hikers visit these trails each year, some of which wind through the country's most scenic natural wonders and virtually every major ecosystem in America. Each featured trail has its own section, complete with a map and photo gallery, and the reader explores what makes it one of the most magnificent hiking experiences anywhere in the world. Trail histories accompany detailed hiker-friendly descriptions that highlight the most scenic spots, with suggestions for shorter weekend and day hikes. The stunning photographs take the reader on a visual adventure conducted by Bart Smith, the first person to hike all eleven National Scenic Trails from end to end. "America's Great Hiking Trails" is perfect for anyone interested in outdoor recreation and conservation.

General

Imprint:	Universe Publishing Company
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Great Hiking Trails
Release date:	September 2014
First published:	September 2014
Authors:	Karen Berger
Photographers:	Bart Smith
Foreword by:	Bill McKibben
Contributors:	Partnership Nat'l Trail System
Dimensions:	262 x 264 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	336
ISBN-13:	978-0-7893-2741-3
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	0-7893-2741-4
Barcode:	9780789327413

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