Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway

Author/Contributor(s):	Johnson, Randy
Publisher:	Falcon Guides
Date:	10/15/2022
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

There has never been a better time to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway! This updated edition of Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway is ideal for anyone who uses the Parkway as a portal to the Southern Appalachian experience. It includes the best trails in the national forests, state parks, and private preserves that line the 469-mile roadway—from the southern end of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina—making it a single-volume solution for the serious explorer, whether on foot or by car.
Look inside to find:

• Hikes suited to every ability, from 0.1-mile nature walks to 13-mile backpacks, with options for longer treks
• Accurate directions to both popular and less-traveled trails
• Up-to-date trail descriptions and detailed trail maps
• Difficulty ratings and elevation gain for each hike
• Mileage log for the entire Parkway and a guide to wildflowers
• Tips for zero-impact hiking, trail etiquette, and hiking with kids