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60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh: and Surrounding Counties (60 Hikes - Menas | |
| • Donna Ruff → Menasha Ridge Press 2006 | ||
From a city of smokestacks to a city of culture, technology, and trees, Pittsburgh's revitalized city parks, abundant state parks, tranquil state forests, and enhanced riverfronts offer endless opportunities to hike and explore. 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh has something for explorers of every ability and interest. Diverse hikes include Frick Park, which can be combined with a visit to the Frick Art and Historical Center (free); Ohiopyle State Park, with views of the beautiful Youghiogheny River and Cucumber Falls; Beechwood Farms, where kids and adults can opt to participate in nature programs and walks; and Mt. Davis Natural Area, where hikers can stand on the highest point in Pennsylvania. History buffs will love Bushy Run and its museum and other historical site/hike combinations. Those seeking solitude will relish time spent walking in lovely Todd Sanctuary or one of the scenic and tranquil destinations of Forbes State Forest. Beautiful river, lake, waterfall, mountain, wildflower, and historical walks are all in your backyard. From the city's riverbanks to the Laurel Highland mountains of the south and southwest to the lakes and meadows of the north and northwest, every hiker will find trails to their liking in 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh. |
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Best Hikes With Children in Pennsylvania | |
| • Marty Trepanowski → Mountaineers Books 1996 | ||
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Great Hikes in the Poconos and Northeast Pennsylvania | |
| • Boyd Newman → Stackpole Books 2000 | ||
10 drawings 40 maps 5 x 8 * Hiking guide to the state's biggest tourist area * Varied hikes are appropriate for all abilities An easy-to-use guidebook to more than 40 favorite hikes in northeast Pennsylvania (north of Route 78, east of Route 15). Each hike begins with a table listing hike distance, elevation, directions to trailhead, interesting features along the way, handicapped accessibility, duration of hike, hiking surface description, permissibility of hunting, and facilities, followed by a short narrative that describes in more detail where to go and what to see on each hike. Each hike includes a topographic map with the selected route marked. The hikes vary from easy to moderate to challenging. Boyd and Linda Newman are avid hikers and the authors of Hikes Around Philadelphia. They live in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. |
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Hike Pennsylvania | |
| • John L. Young → Falcon 2001 | ||
| A guide to fifty of Pennsylvania's top hiking destinations. Heavily illustrated with maps, elevation profiles, and photos, this book provides detailed directions, mile-by-mile trail descriptions, and quick-reference boxes for trail specifications and summary information. Each trail is graded by difficulty. Recommendations for accommodations and restaurants round out this exceptionally detailed guide book. |
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Hikes in the Mid-Atlantic States: Maryland Pennsylvania New Jersey New York (Exp | |
| • Glenn Scherer → Stackpole Books 1998 | ||
10 b/w photos 65 maps 5 x 7 Complete descriptions of 170 great day hikes on the AT Easy-to-read topographic maps and elevation profiles for each hike Plants, wildlife, and historical points to see along the way From the spruce forests of Tennessee and the leafy gorges of Virginia to the rolling Pennsylvania hills and the rocky heights of New England, the Appalachian Trail offers 2,200 miles of hiking opportunities. The five books in this series present accurate, detailed information for 170 day hikes (and a few overnighters), all recommended by AT experts. Where to start and finish, water sources and shelters, early exit options, and what to expect on the trail itself are described. Specially commissioned easy-to-read-and-use topographic maps and elevation profiles accompany each recommended hike; mileage data, the best direction to travel, route difficulty, and sources for additional maps and information are also included. Each book points out natural and historical featuresplants, trees, animals, landforms, bridges, vistasthat make the recommended hikes special. 32 hikes in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York |
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Hiking Pennsylvania, Second Edition | |
| • Rhonda Ostertag → Falcon 2002 | ||
Contains descriptions of 75 hikes from forests to swamps. AHS |
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Hiking the Allegheny National Forest: Exploring the Wilderness of Northwestern P | |
| • Jeff Mitchell → Stackpole Books 2007 | ||
The Allegheny National Forest in north-western Pennsylvania covers 500,000 acres and is nationally known for it's many established hiking trails. This guide covers 50 day-hikes and 5 backpacking trails in and around the region. Information for each hike includes what to pack, time to allow, detailed directions to trailheads, maps of each trail, and major vistas and points of interest along the way. |
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Hiking the Endless Mountains: Exploring the Wilderness of Northeast Pennsylvania | |
| • Jeff Mitchell → Stackpole Books 2003 | ||
The pristine beauty of Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains draws hikers from all over the country. This new guide maps out a variety of paths for both beginners and more advanced explorers. Tips and highlights make these hikes accessible and enjoyable. Includes 56 hikes, most never before published, and detailed maps along with advice for safe hiking. |
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Pennsylvania Mountain Vistas: A Guide for Hikers and Photographers | |
| • Scott E Brown → Stackpole Books 2008 | ||
The mountains of Pennsylvania are great perches for viewing the state s unique topography and natural beauty. This full-color hiking guide takes you to 78 of the most inspiring outlooks across the commonwealth, offering detailed descriptions of each hike, with maps and information on distance, difficulty, elevation change, and highlights along the way. Photographers will find tips on composition, exposures, unique perspectives, lighting, and gear. |
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