From the waterfalls of Kauais Napali coast to the tests of the Appalachian Trail, 100 Trails, 5,000 Ideas highlights the preeminent hiking treks across the United States and Canada, including the best scenic overlooks, camping sites, and off-trail activities.
This authoritative travel guidethe next in National Geographics best-selling 5,000 Ideas seriestakes you from the coast of Florida to the peaks of Wyoming on a series of epic hiking and walking adventures. So grab your hiking boots and get ready to explore 100 trails around all 50 states and Canada.
In these informative pages, youll find National Geographics recommendations for superlative hikes, as well as tips for wildlife spotting, scenic picnic locales, routes with a view, camp sites, and off-trail activities nearby. Plus, youll discover alternative routes to extend your trek or tackle shorter lengths of some of the countrys most iconic journeys, like the Appalachian Trail. With each itinerary youll find practical planning advice for when to go and what to expect when you arrive.
Inspiring and comprehensive, this book offers something for everyone, from beginners looking for an easy day-hike (the tow path along the C&O Canal in Maryland) to advanced trekkers seeking multi-week excursions (the famed multi-state Continental Divide Trail). Youll also discover:
Tips for exploring Washingtons Elliott Bay Trail along the Seattle Waterfront
Routes for hiking the Grand Canyon, rim to rim, in Arizona
Advice for conquering Wisconsins Ice Age Trail
The fascinating history behind Georgias Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Trail
The best way to see the falls along New Yorks Niagara Falls Gorge Trails
How to trek the Plain of the Six Glaciers in Banff National Park
And so much more!
Both inspiring and practical, here is the ultimate keepsake for any hiker.