Lace up your boots and choose from more than fifty of the best hiking trails in the Old Dominion. From an easy 3-mile outing in Shenandoah National Park to a 31-mile overnight trek near the Virginia-Kentucky border, Hiking Virginia features memorable routes for hikers of every stripe. Outdoor explorers and writers Bill and Mary Burnham cover every region of the state, taking you to such scenic hiking destinations as the nature preserves in Northern Virginia and the incomparable Appalachian Trail.
Packed with information on plants, trees, and geology, as well as local attractions and ¿good eats and sleeps¿ for the weary hiker, Hiking Virginia has everything you need to discover Virginia outdoors.
Inside yoüll find:
* accurate trail information and detailed maps
* clear directions from major access points
* optional side trips and overnight hikes
* a special section detailing the entire Appalachian Trail through Virginia

1) Eastern Virginia
2) Northern Virginia
3) Central Virginia
4) Shenandoah National Park
5) Valley and Ridge
6) Southwest Highlands
7) Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
8) The Great Escape: The Appalachian Trail Through Virginia
9) The Art of Hiking

By Bill Burnham and Mary Burnham