Backpacking Virginia

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, and 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

Winner 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.

“Backpacking with Jesus” is the real life story of one man’s thru-hike of the over 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail. Beginning at Springer Mountain in Georgia the pathway weaves and winds through 14 states to the majestic Mount Katahdin in Maine. The author provides a vivid account of the daily challenges faced in living outdoors for nearly 5 months. It is a journey of self discovery and of sharing a very real and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Much of the book is the actual journal written on the Appalachian Trail and the reader will encounter the true sense of what it means to walk from Georgia to Maine and living out of a backpack. There is a little of everything to be found within the pages of “Backpacking with Jesus” for the outdoor enthusiast along with an inspirational slant on the meaning of the journey. The story is an account of the author’s personal journey of not only the A.T. experience but of our place as people in the grand scheme of life.

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 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

Backpacking California is a collection of more than 70 of the most intriguing backpacking adventures in Wilderness Press's home territory of California. With contributions from more than a dozen Wilderness Press authors, the book describes routes ranging from one night to one week. Backpacking novices as well as "old hand" California hikers will find expert-crafted trips in the Coast Ranges, the Sierra, the Cascades, and the Warner Mountains. Expanded coverage includes trips in Big Sur, Anza-Borrego, Death Valley, and the White Mountains. Several trips have been described in print nowhere else. Each trip includes a trail map and essential logistical information for trip planning.

Covering sweeping vistas, splendid peaks, beaver ponds and cathedral-like virgin forests, the 75 outstanding trails in this guide are perfect for camping, hiking, backpacking and camping in George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. New photos and an update of all pertinent information and changes make this the most up-to-date guide to hiking in Virginia's National Forests.

DREAM IT Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for Families features concise descriptions and detailed maps for 50+ easy-to-follow hikes in Virginia that allow families to spend time together in nature. PLAN IT Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for Families provides tips, advice and information needed to plan a winning day hike: • Diverse and engaging kid-friendly hikes all across the state • Full-color photos and maps, detailed trail descriptions, and trailhead GPS • Time-saving hike overviews and details on distance, difficulty, terrain and fun facts DO IT Virginia is home to tumbling falls, scenic vistas, geological wonders, tidal marshes and majestic mountains, and this guide describes many family-friendly hikes across the state that allow children to fall in love with the outdoors. • Find hikes that engage children with water features, rock scrambles and native wildlife • Experience diverse terrain that challenges, rewards, and leaves children wanting more • Take it all in, whether savoring a colorful sunset or splashing in a swimming hole