Best Time To Hike Appalachian Trail - April 2024

The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot (Landscapes Book 3)

From the acclaimed author of The Wild Places and Underland, an exploration of walking and thinkingIn this exquisitely written book, Robert Macfarlane sets off from his Cambridge, England, home to follow the ancient tracks, holloways, drove roads, and sea paths that crisscross both the British landscape and its waters and territories beyond. The result is an immersive, enthralling exploration of the ghosts and voices that haunt old paths, of the stories our tracks keep and tell, and of pilgrimage and ritual.Told in Macfarlane’s distinctive voice, The Old Ways folds together natural history, c... [Read More]

• ASIN: B007V65QO6
• ASIN: B007V65QO6
• Manufacturer: Penguin Books

The Good Hike: A Story of the Appalachian Trail, Vietnam, PTSD, and Love

In 1967, Tim Keenan grew to loathe the impenetrable jungle of Vietnam during his one-year tour of duty as a combat soldier. For 47 years, he couldn’t shake his dread of the woods, until he confronted his fears head on and began a thru-hike of the 2,178.3-mile Appalachian Trail. The Good Hike is Keenan’s story of finally coming to peace with himself, buoyed by the healing powers of nature and his fellow hikers. His story weaves in the beautiful towns and mountains of the great Appalachian trail with the jungle and battle zones around Dak To, including the infamous Hill 1338. Keenan also tel... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1943995222
• ASIN: 1943995222
• ISBN: 1943995222
• Manufacturer: Mission Point Press

Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home

By age 25, Heather Anderson had hiked what is known as the "Triple Crown" of backpacking: the Appalachian Trail (AT), Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and Continental Divide Trail (CDT)—a combined distance of 7,900 miles with a vertical gain of more than one million feet. A few years later, she left her job, her marriage, and a dissatisfied life and walked back into those mountains.In her new memoir, Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home, Heather, whose trail name is "Anish," conveys not only her athleticism and wilderness adventures, but also shares her distinct message of courage--her willingness to turn a... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07MXNHSLY
• ASIN: B07MXNHSLY
• Manufacturer: Mountaineers Books

AMC's Best Day Hikes in the Berkshires: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails in Western Massachusetts

Discover 50 of the most impressive trails in the Berkshires, home of the Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts. Ideal for families, nature lovers, and hiking enthusiasts, this fully revised and updated guide will lead you through the region's scenic natural areas, past historic landmarks, and up to some of the state's best vistas. The hikes stretch from Mount Greylock south to Bash Bish Falls and include ten entirely new routes. Each description includes a map and a summary of the trip time, distance, and difficulty. Author, birder, and wildlife biologist René Laubach also recommends the best tr... [Read More]

• ASIN: 162842012X
• ASIN: 162842012X
• ISBN: 9781628420128
• Brand: Appalachian Mountain Club
• Manufacturer: Appalachian Mountain Club Books

North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail

From the author of the bestseller Eat and Run, a thrilling new memoir about his grueling, exhilarating, and immensely inspiring 46-day run to break the speed record for the Appalachian Trail.Scott Jurek is one of the world's best known and most beloved ultrarunners. Renowned for his remarkable endurance and speed, accomplished on a vegan diet, he's finished first in nearly all of ultrarunning's elite events over the course of his career. But after two decades of racing, training, speaking, and touring, Jurek felt an urgent need to discover something new about himself. He embarked on a wholly ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01N6Z44OZ
• ASIN: B01N6Z44OZ
• Manufacturer: Little, Brown Spark

Old Lady on the Trail: Triple Crown at 76

Adventure on National Scenic Trails does not need to end when one is old. Not beginning long-distance hiking until age 60, Mary takes us with her on her trail journeys to experience encounters with the beauty of wilderness from the Eastern ranges of the Appalachian Trail, the challenges of desert, snow, granite and thick forests of the Pacific Crest Trail, and the rugged and the remote grandeur of the Continental Divide Trail.Along the way, she introduces the Trail Community. Hikers of many ages and walks of life labeled with colorful monikers called trail names, and trail angels, planned and ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07JGDMJF8
• ASIN: B07JGDMJF8

AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Washington, D.C.: Four-season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails in Maryland, Virginia, and the Nation's Capital

Fully revised and updated, this guide offers 50 of the best hikes in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia that can be completed in less than a day. From the ancient rock faces of Calvert Cliffs State Park to the bountiful meadows of northern Virginia, from Chesapeake watersheds to the shores of the Potomac River, visitors and residents alike will delight in the richness of trail experiences in and around D.C.Hikes range from easier strolls past some of the city's iconic historical monuments and famous cherry trees, to the gorgeous and challenging Harpers Ferry. Each trip includes a detailed... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1628420375
• ASIN: 1628420375
• ISBN: 1628420375
• Brand: AMC
• Manufacturer: Appalachian Mountain Club Books

How the WILD EFFECT Turned Me into a Hiker at 69: An Appalachian Trail Adventure

How would it feel to leave your familiar life behind--even for a little while? It wasn't the wildlife, the fresh air, the scenery, or the promise of a simple life that drew retired editor Jane Congdon into the woods. It was the Wild Effect! Record numbers of women were taking to the trails after reading Cheryl Strayed's best-selling memoir. Like many others, Jane had little hiking experience, yet she spent 17 weeks on the Appalachian Trail, logging in 1,200 miles hiking with partners, alone, and with a glass good-luck charm named Ms. Rabbit. This is her fascinating and humorous account of lif... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07DSC5HH5
• ASIN: B07DSC5HH5
• Manufacturer: Bettie Youngs Books / Burres Books

The Best of the Appalachian Trail: Day Hikes

You love to backpack, but you can only get out on the trail a few weekends a year. This book was written for you. It is the first guide to cover the length of the Appalachian Trail in a single volume. It doesn't describe every mile of the trail, but offers detailed descriptions of the suggested hikes. Why sort through guidebooks looking for a good hike, when the best of the Appalachian Trail is all here in one book. Includes day hikes in all fourteen states the Appalachian Trail passes through.

• ASIN: 0897325273
• ASIN: 0897325273
• ISBN: 0897325273
• Brand: MENASHA RIDGE PRESS
• Manufacturer: Menasha Ridge Press

Appalachian Trial

• ASIN: B00RBOVN22
• ASIN: B00RBOVN22

AMC's Best Day Hikes in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, 2nd: Four-Season Guide to 60 of the Best Trails from the Hudson Highlands to Albany

With more than 600 miles of trails within just a few hours of New York City, the Catskills and Hudson Valley are a hiker’s paradise, boasting varied and scenic terrain from Westchester County to Albany.  This fully updated guide leads beginner and experienced hikers alike along 60 of the region’s most spectacular trails, from shorter nature walks to longer day hikes. From classic hikes like Storm King Mountain in the Hudson Highlands, to carriage road walks in the Shawangunks and a historic walk around the grounds of Oleana, to 25 Catskills hikes such as Wittenberg and Cornell Mountains,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1934028452
• ASIN: 1934028452
• ISBN: 1934028452
• Manufacturer: Appalachian Mountain Club Books

Not Without Peril, Tenth Anniversary Edition: 150 Years of Misadventure on the Presidential Range of New Hampshire

• ASIN: B007HOKED0
• ASIN: B007HOKED0
• Manufacturer: Appalachian Mountain Club Books

100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do

Filled with helpful travel tips and beautiful National Geographic photography, this expert guide showcases the best experiences in the top national, state, and city parks throughout North America.In the sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 ideas, National Geographic turns to the United States' and Canada's most pristine--and adventure-filled--national, state, and city parks with 5,000 ideas for the ultimate vacation. Showcasing the best experiences, both obvious and unexpected, each entry in this robust guide provides an overview of the park, detailed travel advice, fascinating facts, i... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1426220103
• ASIN: 1426220103
• ISBN: 1426220103
• Manufacturer: National Geographic

Hear the Challenge - Hike the Appalachian Trail: A mental, physical, and informational prep to hiking the AT

If you have even remotely considered hiking the length of the nearly 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail, then you’ve “heard the challenge.” The question now is…will you answer it? Knowledge is power and information is currency; the goal of this book is to make you powerfully rich, in regards to the Appalachian Trail, as you read through its contents.The subjects of this work include, but are far from limited to…-Preparing your life for a thru-hike-Financial preparation-Mental preparation (what you bring within yourself is far more important than what you put in your pack).-Physical prepara... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01N31L6QV
• ASIN: B01N31L6QV
• Manufacturer: Primal Publishers

My Appalachian Trial I: Three Weddings and a Sabbatical

Steve Adams, a retired, overweight, 61-year-old Brit, who had never hiked in his life, decided one day that he wanted an adventure. Not willing to settle for just any old adventure, he decided to hike the entire length of America’s Appalachian Trail, a beguiling attraction for many hikers, both home-grown and from all corners of the globe.Stretching from Georgia to Maine, taking its travelers on a whimsical journey through national forests and parks, along ridges and over mountains, the A.T. is the longest hiking-only trail in the world. The Appalachian Trail is physically strenuous and emot... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01F2ARNT8
• ASIN: B01F2ARNT8

Best hikes of the appalachian trail: new england - paperback: 9780897324762

"Distributed by Publishers Group West"--T.p.

• UPC: 48728195

Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: Mid-Atlantic

"Your Guide to the Outdoors Since

• UPC: 54975446

Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: South

"Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: South details 45 hikes along the AT from the trail's southern terminus atop Georgia's Springer Mountain north through North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. These superlative treks visit overlooks, waterfalls,

• UPC: 48728196

Moon drive & hike appalachian trail : the best trail towns, day hikes, and road trips in between: 9781640492714

9781640492714

• UPC: 833964319

AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts : Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails, from Mount Holyoke to the Mohawk Trail

This brand-new title from the Appalachian Mountain Club is your indispensable guide to 50 of the best day hikes in central Massachusetts. Spotlighting the undersung region west of Boston and east of the Berkshires, this

• UPC: 230219871

AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Washington, D.C. : Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails in Maryland, Virginia, and the Nation's Capital

Fully revised and updated, this guide to 50 of the best hikes in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia that can be completed in less than a day. From the ancient rock faces of Calvert Cliffs

• UPC: 53850071

Best of the Appalachian Trail: Day Hikes

Your Comprehensive Guide to the AT's Best Day Hikes From Maine to Georgia, the nearly 2,200-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail is an iconic destination. Whether you're an experienced hiker or a casual explorer, let Best

• UPC: 191333399

Amc's Best Day Hikes in Vermont : Four-Season Guide to 60 of the Best Trails in the Green Mountain State

With hundreds of miles of hiking trails stretching from the shores of Lake Champlain to the peaks of the spectacular Green Mountains to the southern woodlands, the picturesque state of Vermont is made for hikers.

• UPC: 563626818

Amc's best day hikes along the maine coast : four-season guide to 50 of the best trails from the mai: 9781934028926

Explore the full length of the rugged coast of Maine in 50 hikes, enjoying classic views, historical lighthouses, and abundant natural beauty. Whether you're a local resident or just visiting, this book is a must-have

• UPC: 41265121

AMC's Best Day Hikes in the White Mountains : Four-Season Guide to 60 of the Best Trails in the White Mountain National Forest

"Distributed by National Book Network"--T.p.

• UPC: 48159746