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	60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Birmingham
	• → Menasha Ridge Press 2003
	Including hikes near Anniston, Gadsden, Cullman, and Tuscaloosa, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Birmingham reaches out to provide the best day hikes within an hour's drive of the Magic City. From mine-riddled Ruffner Mountain in the Eastwood/Irondale area to the blast furnaces of Tannehill State Park, area hiking paths cross hidden ore shafts, pass over vast deposits of coal, and circle immense limestone quarries. In fact, hiking in Birmingham almost always leads back to three things: iron, coal, and limestone-the history of the Birmingham area and all facets of its growth are welded to its vast mineral wealth. Those hikes, though, that have a minimal connection to iron and steel, such as the wild trails of Talladega National Forest, stake their reputation on a fourth natural resource: rugged physical beauty.	Unrated 0 Ratings View & Review!

	Hiking Alabama, 2nd: A Guide to Alabama's Greatest Hiking Adventures
	• Joe Cuhaj → Falcon 2003
	The premier guide to over 48 of the greatest hikes in the state. This one-of-a-kind guide to the "State of Surprises" takes hikers to the summits of the last of the Appalachian Mountain chain, the deep and wild canyons and rivers of Central Alabama, and the pristine white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Walk along the beaches of Gulf Shores with a variety of endangered species of wildlife, visit towering waterfalls at the Sipsey Wilderness, climb the rocky cliffs of the highest mountain in the state, Cheaha Mountain. Hiking Alabama takes readers to these and many more of the state's hidden hiking destinations, giving them a most unique look into the state's history, culture, and its incredible beauty.Inside hikers will find: detailed maps, accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike, tips on equipment, trip planning, hiking with dogs and children, accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more.	Unrated 0 Ratings View & Review!

	Long Trails of the Southeast
	• Johnny Molloy → Menasha Ridge Press 2002
	Trekking the Appalachian Trail is no longer the solitary experience it once was. Backpackers and hikers looking for less crowded outdoor experience should grab Long Trails of the Southeast to discover the many opportunities available in the Deep South.This guide covers 600 miles of trails in 6 states, including the 104-mile Pinhoti Trail, the 90-mile Benton Mackaye Trail, and 171 miles of the Florida Trail. Each trail is divided into segments, with at-a-glance information offering details on length, trail condition, high-points, difficulty, tips, and trailhead directions. Vivid trail reports tell readers just what they will see along the way. Finally, the Trail Notes provide mile-by-mile descriptions of the entire trail, including road crossings, water sources, shelters, provisioning possibilities, and more.Whether hiking a trail in one outing or knocking it off in sections, hiking enthusiasts will be glad to have Long Trails of the Southeast a part of their library. Long Trails of the Southeast includes: Wild Azalea Trail, Louisiana (26 miles)Black Creek Trail, Mississippi (41 miles)Pinhoti Trail, Alabama (104 miles)Bartram Trail, Georgia (110 miles)Benton Mckaye Trail, Georgia (90 miles)Foothills Trail, South Carolina (85 miles)*Florida Trail, Florida (171 miles)	Unrated 0 Ratings View & Review!