num_pages: 336
description: INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards -- 2014 GOLD Winner for Adventure &amp; RecreationSociety of American Travel Writers Eastern Chapter -- Gold AwardSociety of American Travel Writers Foundation -- 2015 Lowell Thomas Travel Award for Best Travel Book A hikers dream bucket list is embodied in this lavishly illustrated celebration of more than 50000 miles of Americas most iconic trails. Celebrating the forty most important trails in America this volume takes the reader through forty-nine states and eight national parks. Literally tens of millions of tourists and hikers visit these trails each year some of which wind through the countrys most scenic natural wonders and virtually every major ecosystem in America. Each featured trail has its own section complete with a map and photo gallery and the reader explores what makes it one of the most magnificent hiking experiences anywhere in the world. Trail histories accompany detailed hiker-friendly descriptions that highlight the most scenic spots with suggestions for shorter weekend and day hikes. The stunning photographs take the reader on a visual adventure conducted by Bart Smith the first person to hike all eleven National Scenic Trails from end to end. Americas Great Hiking Trails is perfect for anyone interested in outdoor recreation and conservation.
language: English
title: America's Great Hiking Trails: Appalachian, Pacific Crest, Continental Divide, North Country, Ice Age, Potomac Heritage, Florida, Natchez Trace, Arizona, Pacific Northwest, New England
publisher: Rizzoli