Monongahela National Forest Hiking Guide
Author: Allen De Hart
Publisher:
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 287
ISBN-13: 9780692145111
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Hiking West Virginia
Author: Steven Carroll
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Published: 2003-03
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780762711734
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom rugged Appalachian ridges to verdant river valleys, this guide details 70 of the very best hiking trails in the state. Maps, mile-by-mile trail descriptions, backpacking tips, and informative details about landmarks and natural history. AHS
The Trails of Virginia
Author: Allen De Hart
Publisher:
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780807854716
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this new edition of the most comprehensive guide to the trails of Virginia, Allen de Hart gives directions to and descriptions of more than 1,400 trails, noting nearby points of interest, botanical and zoological features, and characteristics of the region's terrain. From the mountains to the coast, he covers all national, state, county, and city recreational areas with hiking or interpretive trails accessible to the public. Maps and photographs supplement the descriptions. The third edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the addition of hundreds of miles to the state's trail systems, showing which trails are best suited for foot traffic, bicycles, and horses, and which trails are handicapped-accessible. The book also includes information on how to prepare for hikes, more comprehensive introductions to parks and scenic areas, and sections on Native American and pioneer trails. This is an indispensable guide for hikers, walkers, birders, anglers, and anyone interested in exploring the Old Dominion's wealth of natural areas. *More than 1,400 trails, including all national, state, and local recreational areas *Virginia's best trail guide--now with 400 additional trails *Includes hundreds of miles of newly developed trails In this new edition of the most comprehensive guide to the trails of Virginia, Allen de Hart gives directions to and descriptions of more than 1,400 trails, noting nearby points of interest, botanical and zoological features, and characteristics of the region's terrain. From the mountains to the coast, he covers all national, state, county, and city recreational areas, including hundreds of miles that are new to the state's trail systems. *Shows trails best suited for wheelchairs, foot traffic, bicycles, and horses *Highlights trails with exceptional scenery, including details on local flora and fauna *An indispensable reference for walkers, hikers, birders, anglers, and anyone who enjoys the outdoors
Exploring the Wilds of West Virginia
Author: Ed Rehbein
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
Published: 2016-12-19
Total Pages: 141
ISBN-13: 1457551012
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor hikers who like adventure and the thrill of discovery, this book is for you. Based on twenty years of exploring West Virginia’s State Parks, National Parks, and Forest Service Lands, it’s a guide to hidden waterfalls, little-known river trails, and unique vistas in West Virginia. Originally published as magazine articles, the 21 chapters in this guidebook carefully explain how to find trailheads and navigate your way off trail, too. What’s more, GPS coordinates of key locations and trailheads are provided in the text and in a table at the end of the book. Everything is prepared for you to have a great time Exploring the Wilds of West Virginia.
Hiking Virginia
Author: Bill Burnham
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2018-07-30
Total Pages: 353
ISBN-13: 1493031279
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWinner of a National Outdoor Book Award Honorable Mention, Hiking Virginia is indispensable for exploring the Commonwealth. Authors Bill and Mary Burnham breath fresh air into popular Virginia destinations, and explore commonly overlooked yet equally dramatic hikes. Explore the history of a young American nation; watch stories of lost cultures come alive; and imagine the ghosts of Indian raiders, moonshiners, and outlaws haunting the backcountry routes of the past. Packed with notes on plants, trees, and geology, plus a list of local attractions and "good eats and sleeps" for the weary hiker, Hiking Virginia covers the Commonwealth's outdoors from the sea shores to the mountain slopes, past and present. Also included is a special section detailing the Appalachian Trail through Virginia, taking thru-hikers along the six-week route from Damascus, Virginia to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Inside readers will find: full-color photos, detailed color maps, accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike, tips on equipment, trip planning, hiking with dogs and children, accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more.
1001 Miles on the Appalachian Trail
Author: Glenn McAllister
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2017-05-21
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 9781546572145
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJoin Chef Glenn McAllister on his Appalachian Trail adventures, covering 1001 miles of rugged footpath, inspirational mountaintops, and unbounded nature. Glenn's eloquently written journal entries paint vivid pictures of the wildness of the AT, the fascinating variety of characters he met along the way, and the unexpected love story that unfolded between Georgia and West Virginia. Author of Recipes for Adventure: The Ultimate Guide to Dehydrating Food for the Trail, Chef Glenn includes a supplemental chapter with some of his favorite recipes, from unstuffed peppers to pumpkin pie, and the basics for preparing dehydrated meals.
Hiking West Virginia
Author: Mary Reed
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2013-06-18
Total Pages: 291
ISBN-13: 1493003305
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom rugged Appalachian ridges to verdant river valleys, this guide details 50 of the very best hiking trails in the state. Maps, mile-by-mile trail descriptions, backpacking tips, and informative details about landmarks and natural history. AHS
West Virginia Ghost Stories, Legends, and Haunts
Author: Jannette Quackenbush
Publisher:
Published: 2017-07-31
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781940087252
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the spookier side of West Virginia with over 85 ghost stories, legends, and haunts from Harpers Ferry, where Screaming Jenny still never outruns the trains, to Hatfield-McCoy Country where Devil Anse Hatfield rises from the grave along with his sons. Explore Moundsville Prison and see the shadow man, then investigate the death and ghostly hereafter of Mamie Thurman, the housewife with a secret life who haunts 22 Mine Road. Follow the Rail Trail to get a glimpse of the ghost of the Silver Run Tunnel and take a thrill-ride through one of the most haunted tunnels-Dingess Tunnel. There's the Headless Ghost Rider of Powell Mountain and a woman who still walks the Ohio River shoreline of Blennerhassett Island long after her death.
Waterfalls of Virginia and West Virginia
Author: Randall Sanger
Publisher: Best Waterfalls by State
Published: 2018-07
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9781591938668
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis revised and updated guidebook profiles more than 100 waterfalls in the states of Virginia and West Virginia, all scouted first-hand by expert local photographer Randall Sanger.
Hiking West Virginia
Author: Mary Reed
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2018-10-01
Total Pages: 297
ISBN-13: 1493035746
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom rugged Appalachian ridges to verdant river valleys, this guide details fifty of the very best hiking trails in the state. Inside you'll find detailed maps, mile-by-mile trail descriptions, backpacking tips, and informative details about landmarks and natural history.
