From in-town urban hikes and walks to scenic suburban forays to world-class area wilderness hikes, Washington, D.C. offers great opportunities for nature-lovers. This book guides locals and visitors to the wealth of possibilities here for every season, including a ridgetop trek on Massanutten Mountain, a leisurely walk through Prince William Forest Park, and a breathtaking tour of the 7.5-mile U.S. National Arboretum with its dwarf conifer forests, dawn redwoods, and Fern Valley. Detailed profiles of each site help readers determine the best hike according to length, time needed, difficulty, and scenery. The book covers special interests too hikes that are sure to please children, wildlife enthusiasts, history buffs, waterfall watchers, and much more.
- ISBN13 9780897325554
- Publish Date 1 September 2006 (first published 10 June 2002)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 27 January 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Menasha Ridge Press Inc.
- Edition 2nd ed.
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 346
- Language English