From the mountains of Maryland and Virginia to rambles along the Potomac
and Anacostia Rivers, the area in and around Washington, D.C., features
hiking trails for outdoorspeople of all ages and experience levels.
Fully revised and updated, AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Washington D.C.,
offers 50 of the best hikes in the area that can be completed in less
than a day, including several hikes that can be accessed with public
transportation and hikes near the area's iconic historical monuments and
famous cherry trees. Each trip includes a detailed map, plus summaries
of time, distance, and difficulty level. The book's at-a-glance trip
planner helps readers decide in moments which hike will be best for them
and their group. The trips in this guide will leave you itching to lace
up your boots and explore the natural bounty that surrounds the nation's
capital.