Description

Let authors Bill and Mary Burnham take you on a tour of the commonwealth—from popular destinations to commonly overlooked yet equally dramatic hikes—in the book Hiking Virginia.

Features

• With each hike, explore the history of a young American nation, watch stories of lost cultures, and imagine ghosts of moonshiners and outlaws haunting routes of the past
• Inside, readers will find full-color photos, detailed color maps, accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike, difficulty ratings, and trail contacts
• Also includes tips on equipment, trip planning, and hiking with dogs and children
• Packed with notes on plants, trees and geology, plus a list of local attractions and "good eats and sleeps" for the weary hiker
• Includes a special section detailing the Appalachian Trail through Virginia, taking thru-hikers along the 6-week route from Damascus, Virginia, to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia