Southern Gateways Guides
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Covering 40 of the best trips the state of Virginia has to offer, Backpacking Virginia provides all the information necessary for beginner and experienced backpackers alike to enjoy hiking destinations from Cumberland Gap in southwest Virginia to the New River Valley, the heart of the Blue Ridge, Shenandoah National Park, and all the way out to the Atlantic coast. With expert guidance anyone can use, Johnny Molloy encourages a wide range of nature lovers to give backpacking a try, perhaps for the first time, in scenic natural settings. Molloy provides helpful tips for gear and enjoying life on the trail, ""best-of"" lists to help you choose an excursion, and detailed route information to guide you along the way.
Backpacking Virginia has all the essentials for planning your trip, whether a quick overnight getaway or a multiday adventure: More than 650 miles of trails for beginners and expert backpackers alike; Helpful overviews to introduce each route and its features; Gear and safety advice for year-round backpacking; Major points of interest highlighted on each trip; Family-friendly trails and easy bailouts for when backpacking with children; Canine-friendly trails for your furry companions; Detailed trail maps and GPS guidance for each trip; Estimated hike times, elevation change, and level of difficulty; Camping permit requirements.
Backpacking Virginia has all the essentials for planning your trip, whether a quick overnight getaway or a multiday adventure: More than 650 miles of trails for beginners and expert backpackers alike; Helpful overviews to introduce each route and its features; Gear and safety advice for year-round backpacking; Major points of interest highlighted on each trip; Family-friendly trails and easy bailouts for when backpacking with children; Canine-friendly trails for your furry companions; Detailed trail maps and GPS guidance for each trip; Estimated hike times, elevation change, and level of difficulty; Camping permit requirements.
North Carolina's 1.2 million acres of national forestland are some of our state's most distinctive and botanically diverse areas. Veteran nature writer Johnny Molloy welcomes you to enjoy these beautiful and often surprising wild areas, guiding you safely there and back again. Molloy renders the sometimes primitive trails accessible to both beginner and more intrepid hikers, from families with small children to dedicated wilderness wanderers. Spotlighting the best hikes in all four of North Carolina's national forests--Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie, and Croatan, ranging from the mountains to the coast--this book includes some of the state's most heralded destinations and invites you to explore many lesser-known gems.
Features include
Features include
- A hike summary, including distance, time, and difficulty of each trip
- Detailed instructions to keep you on the trail
- GPS coordinates of every trailhead, a narrative of the hike, and can't-miss features
- A cultural and natural history of each area
- Best seasons to go
- Fees and permits, as well as contact information for each area
- Photos and maps to orient you
North Carolina's state parks reflect the natural abundance and variety in the Tar Heel State, with preserves located in each of the major regions from mountains to coast. With this guide, Johnny Molloy details the best hikes to enjoy in North Carolina's expanding state parks system. Written with the beginning, intermediate, and seasoned hiker in mind, Hiking North Carolina's State Parks is the most comprehensive and useful hiking guide published to date dedicated to exploring our beautiful state parks.
Readers will find:
Readers will find:
- Detailed information for more than 50 hikes, including highlights and advice for each hike
- Detailed hike maps in full color, complete with important trail information
- Expert guidance on what gear to take with you
- Up-to-date information on park hours, locations, and safety information
- Details for each hike include elevation changes, levels of difficulty and more
- Over 50 beautiful, full-color photographs of North Carolina's varied and unique landscapes