50 Hikes In Central Pennsylvania

Author : Tom Thwaites
Publisher : Countryman Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0881504750

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50 Hikes in Central Pennsylvania by Tom Thwaites Pdf

Veteran trailblazer and outdoor activist Tom Thwaites, the author of two other Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes guides to Pennsylvania, has completely revised and updated this guide to the central portion of Penn's Woods. A wonderful area of wild country and wildlife, this region offers a vast network of maintained trail systems, yet is nevertheless lightly traveled. The author has added 11 new hikes to reflect changing trail conditions, and has re-hiked and checked each of the remaining hikes for this fourth edition. Each hike includes a topographical map, information on mileage, rise, and difficulty, and narrative on sights you'll see along the way.

Author : Tom Thwaites
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Backpacking
ISBN : 0897250028

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Fifty Hikes in Central Pennsylvania by Tom Thwaites Pdf

Author : Tom Thwaites
Publisher : Countryman Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : PSU:000011154976

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Fifty Hikes in Central Pennsylvania by Tom Thwaites Pdf

Author : Matthew Cathcart
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-23
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781682685242

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50 Hikes in Pennsylvania by Matthew Cathcart Pdf

A guide to 50 hikes and trails in the Keystone State. In this all-new first edition, hiking expert Matthew Cathcart (coauthor of 50 Hikes in the Catskills) delivers 50 hikes, walks, and day trips all throughout Pennsylvania. The hiking trails of Pennsylvania offer both novice and experienced hikers a tempting variety of natural terrain and human history. Sites featured in this comprehensive guide to the state’s offerings include the Whiskey Springs Rock Mazes, McConnells Mill State Park, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, and the Lehigh Gap Appalachian Trail Loop.

Author : Thomas Thwaites,Cloe Catlett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1980-01-01
Category : Backpacking
ISBN : 0942440161

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Fifty Hikes in Central Pennsylvania by Thomas Thwaites,Cloe Catlett Pdf

Author : Tom Thwaites
Publisher : Countryman Press
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0881504734

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50 Hikes in Western Pennsylvania by Tom Thwaites Pdf

A bestselling guide by the dean of Pennsylvania hikers.

Author : Tom Thwaites
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581577952

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Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Eastern Pennsylvania: From the Mason-Dixon Line to the Poconos and North Mountain (Fifth Edition) by Tom Thwaites Pdf

A revised 5th edition of a classic hiking guide to one of the most-visited regions of Pennsylvania. Eastern Penssylvania offers a wealth of hiking opportunities: North Mountain is still wild and remote; the popular Poconos offer miles of litttle-traveled trails; and the Appalachian Trail follows South and Blue mountains on its journey across the state. This thoroughly revised and updated fourth edition includes hikes ranging from 4 to 22 miles in length. Each hike description includes step-by-step directions, a topo map, information on hiking time, distance and rise, and knowledgeable commentary on the human and natural history you'll encounter.

Author : Tom Thwaites
Publisher : Countryman Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0881505919

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50 Hikes in Eastern Pennsylvania by Tom Thwaites Pdf

This edition of a classic hiking guide to one of the most-visited regions of Pennsylvania includes hikes at North Mountain, Valley Forge, Saint Anthony's Wilderness, the Delaware Water Gap, Gettysburg, and more.

Author : Ben Cramer
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780811741255

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Pennsylvania Hiking Trails by Ben Cramer Pdf

The complete reference to recommended trails in the state. The best of each region from Keystone Trails Association members. Descriptions of hundreds of trails plus a chapter on state's nine long-distance trails.

Author : Laura Randall
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781682684375

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Explorer's Guide Philadelphia & Amish Country (First) (Explorer's 50 Hikes) by Laura Randall Pdf

The essential guide to the Athens of America Laura Randall brings readers the best of Philadelphia and the outlying Amish Country, one of America’s most historically and culturally rich regions. Travelers seeking fine dining, authentic cuisine, sightseeing, or a world-class arts scene will find this guide indispensable in making the best of their stay in the City of Brotherly Love. Recommendations for shopping, eating, lodging, and touring will excite visitors of all tastes. From natural areas and historic neighborhoods in and around Philadelphia to the Amish markets of Lancaster County, from historic battlefields at Valley Forge and Gettysburg to the antiques shops of Bucks County, and the leisure resorts and quiet nature trails of the Pocono Mountains, this guide (previously published as Explorer’s Guide Eastern Pennsylvania: Includes Philadelphia, Gettysburg, Amish Country & the Poconos) offers great guidance for a unique, fascinating destination.

Author : Charles Fergus
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0811720381

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Natural Pennsylvania by Charles Fergus Pdf

Throughout Pennsylvania, within the state forest system, are 61 officially designated Natural Areas, each offering a bit of wildness deemed worthy of protection: rare-bird breeding sites, stands of old-growth trees, fragile wetlands, ice age remnants, mineral-rich mountainsides. To experience first-hand the unique features of each natural area, nature writer Charles Fergus spent a year visiting all 61. In this information-filled book, he reports on what he found, offering readers a guided tour of some of natural Pennsylvania's most distinctive places. He also provides information on how to visit the areas, each of which is open to the public.

Author : Leonard M. Adkins
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781581571745

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Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in West Virginia: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks from the Allegheny Mountains to the Ohio River (Second Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes) by Leonard M. Adkins Pdf

"West Virginia native and long-distance hiker and author Leonard M. Adkins has walked more than 400 miles to uncover 50 hikes available to outdoor travelers of all ages and abilities. From rugged Allegheny Mountain summits to the banks of the Ohio River, the author leads you to hikes beside rushing streams and crashing waterfalls, up to windswept plains whose flora and fauna resemble that of Canada's, and into hill country's hidden valleys. Other journeys traverse rocky mountain crests, reveal far-reaching vistas, travel miles of nearly level rail-trails, and explore historic sites and Civil War battlefields. One hike passes by a listing wooden shelter once used by President Lyndon B. Johnson; another goes into a series of tunnels cut through the mountains. The shortest hike is 0.5 mile, the longest is a challenging multiday backpacking trek on the state's premier long-distance route, the Allegheny Trail. An overview chart provides information on the 50 hikes at a glance, making it easy to choose the hike that's right for you. Each hike description includes trailhead directions, total distance, hiking time, vertical rise, a detailed account of the route, and a topographic map"-- Publishers website.

Author : Wendy Gorton
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781643260969

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50 Hikes with Kids New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey by Wendy Gorton Pdf

Spark a love of nature! Handcrafted for caregivers that want to spark a love of nature, 50 Hikes with Kids highlights the most kid-friendly hikes in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. These hikes are perfect for little legs—they are all under five miles and have an elevation gain of 900 feet of less. Every entry includes the essential details: easy-to-read, trustworthy directions; a detailed map; hike length and elevation gain; bathroom access; and where to grab a bite to eat nearby. Full-color photographs highlight the fun things to see along the trail.

Author : Carolyn Hoffman
Publisher : Backcountry Guides
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : PSU:000013657253

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Fifty Hikes in Eastern Pennsylvania by Carolyn Hoffman Pdf

Author : Barbara L. Wiemann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1998-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0971744505

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Pennsylvania Hiking Trails by Barbara L. Wiemann Pdf