Hiking Pennsylvania

From the shores of Lake Erie to the City of Brotherly Love, this newly revised and expanded edition of Hiking Pennsylvania features fifty-five hikes that crisscross the Keystone State. Choose a challenging backpack adventure in the mountains, an easy family ramble through historic battlefields, a hike past canals to photograph wildflowers and waterfalls, or a trek through reminders of the state's mining past. Outdoors writer John L. Young leads the way by suggesting local campgrounds, lodging, restaurants, and hiking clubs and outfitters and by giving you a unique look into the history, culture, and incomparable beauty of Pennsylvania. For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuides have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Advice on hiking with children or dogs, planning, and equipment needs Comprehensive directionsto the trailheads, trail descriptions, maps, and elevation profiles Mile-by-mile directional cues Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons for every hikeYoung, John L. is the author of 'Hiking Pennsylvania', published 2008 under ISBN 9780762744503 and ISBN 0762744502.