From Linville Gorge to the Davidson River Valley, the land comprising Pisgah National Forest has been a source of pleasure to hikers for generations.
All three are experienced hikers..
Franklin and Shannon grew up in McDowell County, North Carolina, at the edge of the Grandfather District of Pisgah National Forest.
His sister, Shannon Hamrick, and her husband, James Hamrick, both held undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Franklin Goldsmith has a degree in philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received a degree in engineering from North Carolina State University.
Appendixes provide lists of loop trails, Hikes for children and the elderly, half-day and full-day hikes, and trails accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Black-and-white photos are scattered throughout.
The guide also includes maps, as well as sidebars on first aid and items of historic and botanical interest.
Each trail entry includes distance, elevation gained, GPS coordinates at various points, and a detailed description of the terrain and landscape.
The authors hiked all the trails using a hand-held GPS unit.
This guide details almost 100 of the forest\'s finest trails, selected for their views, the waterfalls they visit, and the diversity of plant and animal life present.
From Linville Gorge to the Davidson River Valley, the land comprising Pisgah National Forest has been a source of pleasure to hikers for generations
