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Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in South Carolina

Author : Johnny Molloy

Publisher : The Countryman Press

Page : 259 pages

File Size : 20,78 MB

Release : 2007-05-29

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0881507644

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Book Description

Seasoned hiking author Johnny Molloy details 50 hikes of varied lengths and difficulties throughout verdant South Carolina, from the Chattooga River to the varied terrain of the Midlands, including Congaree National Park, all the way to the Lowcountry, land of beaches and forgotten swamps and designated wildernesses. Specific emphasis is placed on the most scenic destinations and unique places that make the Palmetto State special. Each hike includes a helpful information section, trail map, trailhead directions, and stunning photographs, with intriguing commentary about the human or natural history along the way.



50 Hikes in South Carolina (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

Author : Johnny Molloy

Publisher : The Countryman Press

Page : 383 pages

File Size : 44,31 MB

Release : 2016-12-27

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1581575599

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Hikes and walks from the mountains to the Lowcountry Seasoned hiking author Johnny Molloy details 50 hikes of varied lengths and difficulties throughout verdant South Carolina, from the Chattooga River to the diverse terrain of the Midlands, including Congaree National Park, all the way to the Lowcountry, land of beaches and forgotten swamps and designated wildernesses. Specific emphasis is placed on the most scenic destinations and unique places that make the Palmetto State special. Each hike includes a helpful information section, trail map, trailhead directions, and stunning photographs, with intriguing commentary about the human or natural history along the way.



Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in the Mountains of North Carolina (Third Edition)

Author : Robert L. Williams

Publisher : The Countryman Press

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 17,40 MB

Release : 2012-06-04

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1581577923

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Book Description

This updated third edition offers day hikes for all skill levels and abilities, including an underground hike through an old gold mine and a climb to the top of the highest peak along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The mountain ranges of North Carolina—from the Blue Ridge and Great Smokies to the southern foothills—are distinguished by steep gorges, spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, open vistas and temperate weather, making them a popular hiking destination in every season. This updated third edition offers day hikes for all skill levels and abilities, including an underground hike through an old gold mine and a climb to the top of the highest peak along the Blue Ridge Parkway. In addition to trailhead directions, hiking distances and times, safety tips, and topographic maps, you’ll also find folk stories, historical anecdotes, and natural history information.



Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in the North Georgia Mountains: Walks, Hikes & Backpacking Trips from Lookout Mountain to the Blue Ridge to the Chattooga River (Second) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

Author : Johnny Molloy

Publisher : The Countryman Press

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 32,54 MB

Release : 2013-06-03

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1581571453

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"With beautiful photography and detailed maps -- in full color for this revised edition -- this book chronicles 50 spectacular hikes in Georgia's highlands, taking you to waterfalls, overlooks, gigantic trees, historic sites, and primitive wilderness in unofrgettable spots such as Tallulah Gorge, Springer Mountain, and the Chattooga River, in addition to lesser-known locales such as Tearbritches Creek. Whether is't a relaxing nature walk with the family or a rugged backpacking trip you're after, author Johnny Molloy has done the research for you, providing precise directions, up-to-date information about trail conditions and routing, and insightful commentary about the human and natural history of each place. Let him help you make every step cout: With this book you'll spend your valuable time on the trail, not on trying to find the right hike for you." --p. [4] of cover.



50 Hikes in the North Georgia Mountains (Third Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

Author : Johnny Molloy

Publisher : The Countryman Press

Page : 355 pages

File Size : 28,85 MB

Release : 2017-12-09

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1682681335

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Lace up your boots and explore the majestic mountains of Georgia Few hikers know this gem of a region as well as Johnny Molloy. He’ll take you to waterfalls, overlooks, gigantic trees, historic sites, and primitive wilderness in significant spots such as Tallulah Gorge, Springer Mountain, and the Chattooga River. In a region with an incredible wealth of hiking options, Molloy outlines 50 of the most worthwhile trails, providing options for day, overnight, and multi-day hikes for explorers of every experience level. In this beautiful and fully updated third edition of 50 Hikes in the North Georgia Mountains, as with all the books in the 50 Hikes series, you’ll find clear and concise directions, easy-to-follow maps, and expert tips for enjoying every moment of your hike—whether you’re looking for sublime mountaintop views, peaceful walks through nature, or your next great challenge—all in a gorgeous, full-color design.



Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Alabama (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

Author : Johnny Molloy

Publisher : The Countryman Press

Page : 243 pages

File Size : 50,43 MB

Release : 2010-10-04

Category : Travel

ISBN : 158157858X

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A hike for every interest and ability! Alabama has so many great hikes to offer, including those in national and state parks and forests and in national wildlife refuges. In this book, the emphasis is on the most scenic destinations and unique places that help make Alabama so beautiful, like the rock formations of the Wall of Jericho, or the dunes of Bon Secour. Many hikes described here are off-the-beaten-path treks to lesser-known sites such as Needles Eye and Blue Spring; they show visitors the state’s wide range of beauty and biodiversity. Others take place at various spots along the Pinhoti Trail, the master path through Alabama’s mountains.



Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Wisconsin: Trekking the Trails of the Badger State (Second Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

Author : John Morgan

Publisher : The Countryman Press

Page : 255 pages

File Size : 22,73 MB

Release : 2012-06-04

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0881509701

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This book emphasizes not only the flora and fauna but also what each trail has to tell people of all ages about Wisconsin and about the region’s past. Hikes herein range from 1.5 to just over 9 miles in length and cover all areas of the state. Each hike description includes directions to the trailhead, a topographic map, and a detailed account of the route. The authors emphasize not only the flora and fauna but also what each trail has to tell people of all ages about Wisconsin and about the region’s past.



Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Northern Virginia: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks from the Allegheny Mountains to Chesapeake Bay (Fourth Edition)

Author : Leonard M. Adkins

Publisher : The Countryman Press

Page : 436 pages

File Size : 20,31 MB

Release : 2015-05-04

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1581576072

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Great hikes plus the natural and human history of each area. From the rugged summits of the Allegheny Mountains to the gentle shores of Chesapeake Bay, this new edition explores more than 360 miles of pathways with up-to-date information on trail closures, route changes, and new territory. It offers a rich selection of hikes for every degree of physical stamina and for any amount of time you have available, as well as an in-depth exploration of the human and natural history that contributes to the compelling story of the region, noting historic events that occurred nearby and how the landscape itself helped shape those events.



50 Hikes in Wisconsin (Third Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

Author : Ellen Morgan

Publisher : The Countryman Press

Page : 390 pages

File Size : 25,67 MB

Release : 2017-08-08

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1682680916

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Hikes and walks in the Badger State This beautifully reimagined guide explores the best of Wisconsin’s great outdoors and presents a handful of new hikes and expanded information on popular routes from the previous edition. The hikes in this guide vary in length and difficulty, but John and Ellen Morgan provide everything an avid explorer needs to know about before setting off on a memorable adventure in Wisconsin. You’ll be taken deep into the woods of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and to the breathtaking bluffs of Devil’s Lake State Park. Each trail is different, but all have been chosen for the great experiences they offer—whether in summer or in winter. In June, take in the beautiful sights and scents of the wildflowers in Nashotah Park. Then come back during December to snowshoe and cross-country ski across the trails that are open in the winter. With 50 Hikes in Wisconsin in tow, you’re sure to have the journey of a lifetime.



50 Hikes in New Jersey (Fifth) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

Author : New York-New Jersey Trail Conference

Publisher : The Countryman Press

Page : 430 pages

File Size : 49,97 MB

Release : 2020-04-28

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1682684458

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A treasury of trails that takes you to the best wild places in the Garden State Known more for its urban areas than its green spaces, the Garden State is actually a crossroads for major interstate trails including the Maine-to-Georgia Appalachian Trail, the 150-mile Highlands Trail, and the 60-mile Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail. Hike along the Appalachian ridge or over the ragged Wyanokies, pass into pine barrens or through marshes and dunes on the coast, and you’ll see that New Jersey has so much more to offer than just cities. These 50 routes cover walks, hikes, and backpacking trips from the Kittatinnies to Cape May. With excursions from 1.5 to 28 miles in length, accompanied by driving directions, trailhead information, difficulty ratings, and detailed maps, this roster of hikes will suit everyone from families out for a nature walk to adventurous backpackers up for challenge.