Backpacker Magazine's Guide to the Appalachian Trail

Chase, Jim

ISBN 10: 0811722376 / ISBN 13: 9780811722377

Published by Stackpole Books, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., 1989

About this Item

Explores the Appalachian Trail from Mount Katahdin, Maine to Springer, Georgia. Whether you plan to hike the Trail in its entirety or one section at a time, this book provides information, advice, maps, etc. to guide you so that you get the most from your trip.

Seller Inventory # 4202-3

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Backpacker Magazine's Guide to the Appalachian Trail
• Publisher: Stackpole Books, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0811722376
• ISBN 13: 9780811722377
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Travel
  • Sports/Fitness

About this title

Synopsis

Updated edition of the best-selling guide to the Appalachian Trail

Maps and mileages provided for every section of the trail

Fascinating information on trail history and geology

Whether you're just setting out for a day hike or are planning to trek all the way from Maine to Georgia, Backpacker Magazine's Guide to the Appalachian Trail is the definitive guide to the most famous footpath in the nation. Drawing on up-to-the-minute reports from hikers all along the length of the trail, it provides detailed descriptions of what terrain hikers can expect to find in any given section, along with information on local natural history and nearby towns and landmarks. Chapters on the geology of the trail and the history of its creation complete the picture, ensuring that this book will continue to be a well-worn resource for countless hikers.

About the Author

Jim Chase has hiked or paddled in 47 states and most Canadian provinces and territories. He is a former editor at Backpacker, Skiing, and Cross Country Skier magazines, and his work has appeared in publications ranging from Outside to Modern Maturity. He lives in rural Maryland with his wife and two sons.