Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway - The Ultimate Travel Guide to America''s Most Popular Scenic Roadway

There has never been a better time to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway! This updated edition of Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway is ideal for anyone who uses the Parkway as a portal to the Southern Appalachian experience. It includes the best trails in the national forests, state parks, and private preserves that line the 469-mile roadway—from the southern end of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina—making it a single-volume solution for the serious explorer, whether on foot or by car.
Look inside to find:

• Hikes suited to every ability, from 0.1-mile nature walks to 13-mile backpacks, with options for longer treks
• Accurate directions to both popular and less-traveled trails
• Up-to-date trail descriptions and detailed trail maps
• Difficulty ratings and elevation gain for each hike
• Mileage log for the entire Parkway and a guide to wildflowers
• Tips for zero-impact hiking, trail etiquette, and hiking with kids

About the author

By Randy Johnson

Product details

• Authors: Randy Johnson, Johnson Randy
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2022
• EAN: 9781493063840
• ISBN: 978-1-4930-6384-0
• No. of pages: 352
• Series: Regional Hiking Series; Regional Hiking
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Other sports disciplines; Travel; Walking, hiking, trekking, SPORTS & RECREATION / Hiking, TRAVEL / Parks & Campgrounds, Caravan & camp-site guides, Southeastern & South Atlantic States, Travel guides: caravan and camp-site guides, US South: South Atlantic States