Explore 51 of Virginia\'s best options for short walks, hiking excursions, and backpacking adventures! from the craggy summits of the Allegheny Mountains to the soft shores of the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia North of US 60 is an unparalleled region.
Inside You\'ll Find 51 hikes--popular trails and hidden gems--covering over 360 miles Short walks, day hikes, and backpacking excursions Full-color maps and photographs Trail information chart with key details about every featured hike.
Leonard also includes his fascinating insights on each site\'s history and culture, plus vital at-a-glance information about distance, hiking time, and elevation gain.
Each entry includes full-color maps and photographs, as well as driving directions and trail descriptions.
Routes range from easy walks on level ground to ambitious, multi-day backpacking excursions over rugged terrain.
The award-winning Virginia author spotlights 51 trails that traverse more than 360 miles.
Adkins helps you experience the joys of walking and hiking throughout the area.
In Hike Virginia North of US 60 , expert hiker and naturalist Leonard M.
Plus, hundreds of miles of the Appalachian Trail create opportunities for backpacking.
Here you\'ll find the most isolated and quiet hiking and have the best chance of viewing the state\'s abundant wildlife.
The Mountains of western Virginia are the least populated.
Trails in the Blue Ridge and Massanutten Mountains descend past waterfalls into valleys and coves.
Upon the rolling piedmont of central Virginia, pass between grassy meadows with open views and mixed hardwood forests.
In the eastern coastal plain, walk for miles upon quiet beaches, and see herons and egrets as they fish in swamps, ponds, and slow-moving streams.
To truly see and appreciate the land\'s natural wonders, a person should travel on foot.
The terrain is diverse and beautiful, and the plant- and wildlife are varied and abundant.
Explore 51 of Virginia\'s best options for short walks, hiking excursions, and backpacking adventures! from the craggy summits of the Allegheny Mountains to the soft shores of the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia North of US 60 is an unparalleled region
