Best Hikes Near Pittsburgh (Best Hikes Near Series) - Softcover

Frye, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762747420 ISBN 13: 9780762747429

Publisher: Falcon Guides, 2009

Synopsis

Featuring the best hikes in the greater Pittsburgh metro area, this exciting new, colorful guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive of Pittsburgh.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Take a Hike!
Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? This guide describes thirty-five of the best hikes in and around Pittsburgh, most of them within an hour’s drive of the city from city parks practically within a stone’s throw of downtown to the bluffs above the Allegheny River in Harrison Hills Park, to the rugged Slippery Rock Gorge. Whether you’re in the mood for an easy nature walk or a strenuous day hike, this guide offers plenty of both:   The North Country Trail, one  of America’s longest trails
 Raccoon Creek State Park and its wondrous wildflowers
Pymatuning State Park and its famous spillway
The waterfalls of Ohiopyle State Park
Spectacular scenery, from Conemaugh Gap to Cook Forest State Park
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, a haven for birds and kids
 Urban trails, including Frick Park Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead and beyond (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, accurate trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you’ll also find Green Tips” and sidebars on local lore, points of interest, and wildlife.

About the Author:

Bob Frye, a native of southwestern Pennsylvania, is the outdoors editor for Pittsburgh’s Tribune-Review. His award-winning work has appeared in local, regional, and national outdoor magazines. 

About this edition

• Publisher: Falcon Guides
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0762747420
• ISBN 13: 9780762747429
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224