From the waterfalls of Kauai's 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 guide--the next in National Geographic's
best-selling 5,000 Ideas series--takes 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, you'll find National Geographic's
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, you'll discover alternative routes to
extend your trek or tackle shorter lengths of some of the country's most
iconic journeys, like the Appalachian Trail. With each itinerary you'll
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). You'll also
discover:
- Tips for exploring Washington's Elliott Bay Trail along the Seattle
Waterfront
- Routes for hiking the Grand Canyon, rim to rim, in Arizona
- Advice for conquering Wisconsin's "Ice Age" Trail
- The fascinating history behind Georgia's Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield
Trail
- The best way to see the falls along New York's 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.