Quick Stats
  » Author :: Robert L. Williams,
     Elizabeth W. Williams, and Robert L. Williams III
  » ISBN :: 0-88150-449-1
  » Pages :: 256
  » Size :: 6" x 9"
  » Format :: Paperback
  » Features :: 50 black & white
     photographs, 51 maps, index

Description
The mountain ranges of North Carolina offer an abundant variety of terrain, scenery, and wildlife to those who explore them. Distinguished by steep gorges, spectacular waterfalls, lush forests of rhododendron and laurel, and the blue haze that hangs over distant views, North Carolina's mountains are a popular hiking destination in every season of the year.

The 50 day hikes in this updated second edition range from 1 to 15 miles in length, and offer something for hikers of all abilities. Many trails are conveniently accessed from the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and several are handicapped-accessible. An new overview chart provides information on the 50 hikes at a glance and aids in trip planning. Each hike description includes directions to the trailhead, hiking distance, and estimated hiking time; detailed trail descriptions, safety precautions, and topographical maps; options for longer and shorter hikes on adjacent trails; and folk stories, historical anecdotes, and natural history information.