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| Hikes in the Virginias (Exploring the Appalachian Trail) | 
 enlarge | Authors: David Lillard, Gwyn Hicks
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MPN: 0811726703
ISBN: 0811726703
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.550443
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Publication Date: November 1998
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 Well worth the money August 31, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
PLEASE NOTE: THERE are NOT 170 hikes in the book. The whole series must contain that many.
I own 3 books in this series. The Southern Appalachian, the Virginias, and the Mid-Atlantic States guide. I have found these books to be a great aid in planning hikes, especially 2-3 day backpacking trips. Since most of these hikes are either one-way or round trip (as opposed to circuit hikes) you either need to have two cars or plan on seeing the same sites twice. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, but other books have better circuit hikes.
This series IS very informative, not only with regards to the actually hike, but also the history both natural and otherwise of the area you are hiking in.
I have done approx 10 of the 46 hikes in this guide, including both out and back day hikes, as well as 4 day 'thru-hikes' combining 2 or more of these hikes strung together, and this book has been very informative during these hikes. The maps could be a little better, as they are topographical maps with a green line for the trail.. They are adequate, but I've seen better.
All 46 hikes come with a description, a map, an elevation profile, and an itinerary, as well as various other information.
When planning for a hike I do tend to use this book in conjunction with other books, but I usually take this book (or copies of the pages) on the actual hike itself. The fact that the pages are so small allows for easier handling and storage of the laminated pages during the trip.
So if you enjoy hiking and are near the AT while in the Virginias, you may want to take a look at this book. It is well worth the money.
 Lace up your boots, grab your pack , and hit the trail! February 5, 2001
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Before I read "Exploring the Appalachian Trail - Hikes in the Virginias", I thought you could only experience the Appalachian Trail on an extended backpacking expedition. Man, was I wrong! Even if you only have a few hours to spare, you can still enjoy hiking on the AT - this book shows you how. One of a series covering the entire trail from Georgia to Maine, this book describes a wide variety of dayhikes in Virginia.With this book, I've explored many beautiful sections of the trail in that state - including McAfee Knob, Grayson Highlands, and Shenandoah National Park. You can bet that I will continue to use the "Exploring the Appalachian Trail" series in planning future hikes on the AT!
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