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 [Idioma Inglés] - Tapa blanda

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Discover 50 of the best day hikes in the Washington, D.C., area with this essential guide from the Appalachian Mountain Club. Whether you’re a beginner, expert, family, tourist, or local resident looking to explore the trails of Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, this book is a must-have resource for your next hour-long trip or day-long adventure.

From a long trek through Rock Creek Park, to a historic hike at Antietam National Battlefield Park, to a scenic hike through the mountains of the Shenandoah National Park, this guide packs a variety of trails for all ability levels and interests. You’ll find a variety of new trails and landscapes to explore in the Washington, D.C., metro area, including several trails that are accessible by public transportation.

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Discover 50 of the best day hikes in the Washington, D.C., area with this essential four-season guide from the Appalachian Mountain Club. Whether you are an outdoorsperson or visitor looking to explore the trails of Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, this book is a must-have resource for shorter walks and day-long adventures.

From a historic hike from Roosevelt Island to the Roosevelt Memorial, to a scenic excursion through the mountains of the Shenandoah National Park, and a traverse along the Billy Goat Trail, this guide offers a variety of trails for all ability levels and interests.  An at-a-glance chart highlights the best hikes near public transportation, for kids, and for winter snowshoeing and skiing.

Inside You’ll Find:

50 of the best day hikes for all levels of ability
GPS coordinates to all trailheads
Locator Map and "At-a-Glance Trip Planner" for easy planning
Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights
Summaries of time, distance, and difficulty level for each trail
Hiking and safety tips, including advice on what to carry in your pack
Essays about the flora, fauna, and historic landmarks of the Washington, D.C., area|Discover 50 of the best day hikes in the Washington, D.C., area with this essential four-season guide from the Appalachian Mountain Club. Whether you are an outdoorsperson or visitor looking to explore the trails of Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, this book is a must-have resource for shorter walks and day-long adventures.

From a historic hike from Roosevelt Island to the Roosevelt Memorial, to a scenic excursion through the mountains of the Shenandoah National Park, and a traverse along the Billy Goat Trail, this guide offers a variety of trails for all ability levels and interests. An at-a-glance chart highlights the best hikes near public transportation, for kids, and for winter snowshoeing and skiing.

Inside You ll Find:

50 of the best day hikes for all levels of ability
GPS coordinates to all trailheads
Locator Map and "At-a-Glance Trip Planner" for easy planning
Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights
Summaries of time, distance, and difficulty level for each trail
Hiking and safety tips, including advice on what to carry in your pack
Essays about the flora, fauna, and historic landmarks of the Washington, D.C., area