Discover 40 five-star hiking trails in West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest, including popular routes and hidden gems.
The Monongahela National Forest is the heart and soul of West Virginia's outdoors scene and a natural getaway for hikers and weekend backpackers. With the Dolly Sods and Otter Creek wildernesses to the north and the Cranberry Backcountry to the south-plus special places like the Falls of Hills Creek and Seneca Rocks-the "Mon" offers more than 800 miles of hiking opportunities to rocky overlooks, backcountry waterfalls, and botanically rich parcels, all within a short drive of Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Virginia.
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 spectacular outings that lead to mountain panoramas, untamed streams, remote wilderness, and more.
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: 213 mm
Breite: 140 mm
Dicke: 13 mm
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978-1-63404-344-1 (9781634043441)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
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
Dolly Sods Wilderness-Otter Creek Wilderness Area
Raven Ridge Loop
Blackbird Knob Vista
Red Creek Falls via Fisher Spring Run
Rohrbaugh Overlook
Dunkenbarger Loop
Boars Nest Loop
Red Creek Plains
Chimney Top
Big Bend Loop
Seneca Rocks
Blackwater Canyon Vistas
Table Rock Overlook
Lower Otter Creek Wilderness
Otter Creek Wilderness Loop
Seneca Creek Backcountry-Laurel Fork Wilderness Area
Horton-Spring Ridge Loop
North Prong Loop
Upper Falls of Seneca Creek
Spruce Knob and Huckleberry Trail
Laurel Fork North Wilderness
Laurel Fork South Wilderness
Camp Five Run Loop
High Falls
Shavers Mountain via Johns Camp Run
East Fork Greenbrier Hike
Greater Cranberry Wilderness Area
Red Spruce Knob
Gauley Mountain Loop
Tea Creek Loop
Big Beechy Run Falls
Lick Branch Falls
Falls of Middle Fork
Black Mountain Circuit
High Rock
Blue Knob
Cowpasture Loop
Cranberry Glades Interpretive Boardwalk
Falls of Hills Creek
Summit Lake Loop
Laurel Creek Circuit
Lake Sherwood Loop
Blue Bend Loop
Appendix: Monongahela National Forest Contact Information
Index
About the Author
Map Legend
