Discover 40 five-star hiking trails in and around Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol, including popular routes and hidden gems.
From high mountains to the east and south to the historic walks in Tennessee, the Tri-Cities of Tennessee and Virginia are a hiker's nirvana. This region offers hundreds of miles of trails to explore in and around Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol, as well as the surrounding areas of Abingdon, Elizabethton, Greeneville, and Rogersville. Drawing from a wealth of trails on vast public lands and encompassing the Cherokee, Jefferson, and Pisgah national forests, the mosaic of hikes reflects the wide variety of terrain. State parks preserve beautiful places to visit, and urban parks provide quick, easy nature escapes. The Appalachian Trail, the most heralded and hiked footpath in our country, curves within range of the Tri-Cities for nearly 70 miles.
Explore 40 of the region's best, five-star trails with this easy-to-carry and easy-to-use guidebook. In the updated edition, acclaimed author and hiking expert Johnny Molloy shares everything you need to know about the area's spectacular outings, from convenient suburban greenways to wilderness treks at an elevation of 6,000 feet.
Inside you'll find:
Descriptions of 40 five-star hiking trails for all levels and interests
GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions to trailheads
Insight into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes
Ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children
Lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!
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Color maps and photos throughout
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Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 140 mm
Dicke: 13 mm
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978-1-63404-342-7 (9781634043427)
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Johnny Molloy is a writer and adventurer based in Johnson City, Tennessee. His outdoor passion was ignited on a backpacking trip in Great Smoky Mountains National Park while he was attending the University of Tennessee. That first foray unleashed a love of the outdoors that led Johnny to spend over 4,500 nights backpacking, canoe camping, and tent camping over the past three decades. Friends enjoyed his outdoor adventure stories; one even suggested he write a book. He pursued his friend's idea and soon parlayed his love of the outdoors into an occupation. The results of his efforts are more than 80 books and guides. His writings include hiking guidebooks, camping guidebooks, paddling guidebooks, comprehensive guidebooks about a specific area, and books about true outdoor adventures throughout the eastern United States.
Although primarily involved with book publications, Johnny writes for varied magazines and websites. He continues writing and traveling extensively throughout the United States, pursuing a variety of outdoor endeavors. Johnny is a Gideon and an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Johnson City. His non-outdoor interests include reading, ancient and American history, and University of Tennessee sports.
Overview Map
Overview Map Key
Preface
Recommended Hikes
Introduction
Greater Johnson City
Hickey Fork Loop
Big Firescald Loop
Margarette Falls
Old Forge Loop
Squibb Creek Falls
Buckeye Falls
Sill Branch Falls Loop
Lower Higgins Creek Falls and Hidden Lake
High Rocks Vista
Rock Creek Falls
Emerald Forest Walk
Nolichucky Gorge Loop
Gardens of Roan and Roan High Bluff
Roan Mountain Highlands Hike
Overmountain Victory Trail
Behrend Trail at Roan Mountain State Park
Falls of Upper Laurel Fork
Laurel Falls
Watauga Lake Hike
Views from Vandeventer
Pinnacle Tower Hike
Buffalo Mountain
Persimmon Ridge Park
Greater Kingsport
Fall Creek Loop at Warriors Path State Park
Kingsport Greenbelt
Bays Mountain Lake Loop
Bays Mountain Tower Loop
Falls of Laurel Run
Natural Tunnel
Devil's Bathtub
Falls of Little Stony
Greater Bristol
Great Channels of Virginia
Feathercamp Loop
Damascus Loop
Backbone Rock
Gentry Creek Falls
Cross Mountain Hike
Flint Rock from Holston High Knob
Beaver Creek Knobs Loop
Lakeside Trail
Appendix A: Outdoor Retailers
Appendix B: Hiking Clubs
Index
About the Author
Map Legend
