Backpacking Kentucky
Author | : Valerie L. Askren |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2017-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0692803963 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780692803967 |
Rating | : 4/5 (967 Downloads) |
Download or read book Backpacking Kentucky written by Valerie L. Askren and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Backpacking Kentucky is your personal guide to 34 of the best trails in the state. Endowed with a proliferation of natural bridges and sandstone arches, rhododendron thickets, towering hemlocks, spring-fed creeks, gorgeous wildflowers and hardwood forests, Kentucky has an impressive array of overnight options for the backcountry adventurer.Each backpacking entry includes explicit directions to the trailhead; a detailed map with topo lines and suggested campsites marked; comprehensive trail and route description; plus interesting tidbits about the ecology and culture of the area. Hikes are divided into three categories for those wanting simple overnight trips, multi-day forays into the wilderness, or shorter trails to introduce the next generation of hikers to the joys of backpacking.Full color maps and photographs for each entry.