Backpacking Kentucky

Author : Sean Patrick Hill
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781634041386

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Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge by Sean Patrick Hill Pdf

Hike and Backpack in Nature’s Stunning Beauty The rugged wilderness of Kentucky’s Red River Gorge is like no other. Dense forests, wondrous rock formations, and awe-inspiring views make it a paradise that’s waiting to be explored. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, you’ll find carefully maintained trails that are perfect for your needs. Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge is the definitive guide to the Red River Gorge Geologic Area, Natural Bridge State Park, and Clifty Wilderness. This updated, full-color edition by Kentucky author Sean Patrick Hill showcases 25 of the best hikes in the Gorge, as well as a selection of recommended nearby trails. The book’s easy-to-use layout treats each hike as its own adventure, presenting trail details, maps, full-color photographs, and tips for enjoying the flora, fauna, and history along the way. Ratings for key elements that make each trail appealing help you to quickly make an informed decision about which hike to choose for yourself or the whole family. Thrill-seekers will also discover how to combine routes into a longer adventure for a full day of hiking or even a backpacking trip. It’s everything you need to know to experience the famed Red River Gorge on foot.

Author : Johnny Molloy,Carrie Stambaugh
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023-05-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493065615

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Hiking Kentucky by Johnny Molloy,Carrie Stambaugh Pdf

From old country roads to dense forest paths, Kentucky boasts more than 1,500 miles of marked and maintained trails. Author Johnny Molloy describes some of the best hikes in the state, from 1-mile nature trails to multiday backpacks. Fully updated and revised, with detailed information on trailhead location, difficulty, and much, much more, Hiking Kentucky, Fourth Edition is bound to have something for everyone!

Author : Sean Hill
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780897329613

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Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge by Sean Hill Pdf

Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge is the definitive guide to trails in the Red River Gorge Geologic Area, Natural Bridge State Park, and Clifty Wilderness. The book showcases 25 of the best hikes in the Gorge, as well as a back-of-book bonus on nearby trails. Distinguished from other Red River Gorge guides, this book provides readers not only with detailed maps, sharp photos, and individual-trail details, THIS guidebook outlines definitive hikes—ways to explore the area and enjoy its flora, fauna, and history. The easy-to-use layout treats each hike distinctly, as its own adventure. Because of this, the routes are detailed with photographs, maps, trail gradient information and, most importantly, ratings for key elements that make a trail appealing to a wide variety of people. This allows the reader to make informed decisions about which trails they will want to hike, which ones will be appropriate for children, and so on. Further, readers will discover how to combine trails and routes for a great hiking day or backpacking trip. This book is ideal for people who’ve never been to the Gorge, or even beginner hikers.

Author : Johnny Molloy
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004-09-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780897325684

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Day and Overnight Hikes: Kentucky's Sheltowee Trace by Johnny Molloy Pdf

This book details the 282 miles of Kentucky's master path, the Sheltowee Trace, from the trail's southern terminus in Tennessee's Pickett State Park, north through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and on through the length of the Daniel Boone National Forest nearly to the state of Ohio.

Author : Carrie Stambaugh
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493014514

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Hiking Kentucky by Carrie Stambaugh Pdf

From old country roads to dense forest paths, Kentucky boasts more than 1,500 miles of marked and maintained trails. Author Carrie Stambaugh describes eighty of her favorite hikes, from 1-mile nature trails to multiday backpacks. With detailed information on trailhead location, difficulty, and much, much more, Hiking Kentucky, Third Edition is bound to have something for everyone!

Author : Johnny Molloy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493037889

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Hiking Waterfalls Kentucky by Johnny Molloy Pdf

Hiking Waterfalls in Kentucky includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for some of the state’s most scenic waterfall hikes. Hike descriptions include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Hiking Waterfalls in Kentucky will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular waterfalls.

Author : Hiram Rogers
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781581575149

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50 Hikes in Kentucky (2nd Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes) by Hiram Rogers Pdf

Stunning hikes and walks in the Bluegrass State This comprehensive guide is the essential companion to any traveler’s journey into the verdant countryside of Kentucky. Take advantage of Hiram Rogers’ robust experience when navigating Kentucky’s rich natural attractions, from the Cumberland Gap through to the towering Black Mountain to the rockhouses and cascades of the Bark Camp Trail. Hikes are organized by distance, difficulty, and natural features—including waterfalls and arches—and paired with succinct but informative notes so you can choose the right trail for you and make the most of your journey. Take the knowledge of a proven hiking veteran with you as you explore all that Kentucky’s nature has to offer. As with all the books in the 50 Hikes series, you’ll find clear and concise directions, easy-to-follow maps, and expert tips for enjoying the most of what you want in a hike—whether it’s stunning lake views, luminous moonrises, or sublime skyscapes framed by the crests of mountains.

Author : Johnny Molloy
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781634040051

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Best Tent Camping: Kentucky by Johnny Molloy Pdf

Best Tent Camping: Kentucky by author Johnny Molloy leads you to the best tent camping destinations within the Bluegrass State, describing not only of the campgrounds themselves, but also the fun outdoorsy activities nearby. The book uses a rating system, which includes campground privacy, security, beauty, quiet, and cleanliness, and gives inside tips on how to be enjoy each particular destination from your chosen campground. It also details prices, opening and closing dates, websites, and other information that will help you utilize your precious time to the fullest, enjoying your Kentucky tent camping experience.

Author : Valerie L Askren
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1737815613

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Backpacking Kentucky by Valerie L Askren Pdf

Backpacking Kentucky is your personal guide to the best trails in the state. Written for both beginner and experienced backpackers, this book will get you off the beaten path and into the beautiful backwoods of the Bluegrass state. Endowed with a proliferation of sandstone arches, tumbling waterfalls, towering hemlocks, spring-fed creeks, and gorgeous wildflowers, Kentucky has an impressive array of overnight options for the backcountry adventurer. Each entry includes lively trail descriptions, detailed topographical maps, camping recommendations, and full-color photographs. A special section on backpacking with kids is included to get the next generation out on the trails!

Author : Theresa Dowell Blackinton
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 1026 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-29
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781612388373

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Moon Kentucky by Theresa Dowell Blackinton Pdf

Native Kentuckian Theresa Dowell Blackinton gives readers an insider's look at the Bluegrass State, from the revelry of the Kentucky Derby Festival to quiet, cool Mammoth Cave. Blackinton provides suggestions for unique trip itineraries, including Horsin' Around, Traveling the Bourbon Trail, and The Best of the Bluegrass State. Complete with tips on where to find the best bluegrass tunes and barbecue in Owensboro and how to rent a house boat to cruise the Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area, Moon Kentucky gives travelers to tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Author : Johnny Molloy
Publisher : Univ. of Tennessee Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781621907398

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Backpacking Tennessee by Johnny Molloy Pdf

“The reason I travel and explore the outdoors is simple,” writes Johnny Molloy, “the world is a beautiful place!” And Molloy would know: he has backpacked more than 2,500 nights in forty states. It is this experience—much of it garnered in his home state of Tennessee—combined with his extensive production of guidebooks spanning activities from hiking and camping to paddling and bicycling, that enabled him to produce Backpacking Tennessee: Overnight Trail Adventures from the Mississippi River to the Appalachian Mountains. Complete with directions, distances, descriptions, and maps, Backpacking Tennessee is divided into four sections that together outline forty overnight hikes across West Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, the Cumberland Plateau, and East Tennessee and the Appalachian Mountains. The trails Molloy has chosen to highlight are a mix of well-known hikes and lesser-known areas, ranging in distance and difficulty for both novice hikers and experienced backpackers. Woven throughout the trail descriptions are comments on scenery, notes about safety, and historical information that help readers get a true feel for each hike. To round out his comprehensive guide, Molloy also includes ratings, 1–5, on the family- and dog-friendliness of each trail—an especially helpful feature for readers bringing loved ones along. From the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cherokee National Forest to Big South Fork and Land Between the Lakes, Tennessee offers thousands of miles of trails for adventurers looking to explore. For budding outdoor enthusiasts and experienced backpackers alike, Backpacking Tennessee answers the timeless question: where do we go next?

Author : Johnny Molloy
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007-06-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581579451

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Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in South Carolina: Walks, Hikes & Backpacking Trips from the Lowcountry Shores to the Midlands to the Mountains & Rivers of the Upstate by Johnny Molloy Pdf

Seasoned hiking author Johnny Molloy details 50 hikes of varied lengths and difficulties throughout verdant South Carolina, from the Chattooga River to the varied terrain of the Midlands, including Congaree National Park, all the way to the Lowcountry, land of beaches and forgotten swamps and designated wildernesses. Specific emphasis is placed on the most scenic destinations and unique places that make the Palmetto State special. Each hike includes a helpful information section, trail map, trailhead directions, and stunning photographs, with intriguing commentary about the human or natural history along the way.

Author : Brook Elliott,Barbara Elliott
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Hiking
ISBN : 0880118121

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Hiking Kentucky by Brook Elliott,Barbara Elliott Pdf

There's no better way for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to discover the natural beauty of Kentucky than with this handy guide. Featuring 100 of the best day hiking trails in all parts of the state and 144 easy-to-read maps, "Hiking Kentucky" makes it easy to enjoy self-guided tours of trails in such areas as Red River Gorge Geologic Area, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, and Mammoth Cave National Park. 164 illustrations.

Author : Johnny Molloy
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780897327732

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Day and Overnight Hikes by Johnny Molloy Pdf

This book presents more than 30 day hikes. Classic hikes, such as Rose River Loop and Whiteoak Canyon, are included. However, though the majority of these hikes are not as well known, they offer as much solitude and equally scenic sights––like Lost Cliffs and Furnace Mountain––as the more popular hikes. This will give you the opportunity to get back to nature on your own terms. Often, park sightseers randomly pick a hike without knowing where it will lead, or they follow the crowds wherever they go. Choosing a hike at random in Shenandoah, where many trails drop steeply off the Blue Ridge, may result in a rigorous return to the car with no rewards to show effort. Two types of day hikes are offered: one-way and loop hikes. One-way hikes lead to a particularly rewarding destination and return via the same trail. The return trip allows you to see everything from the opposite vantage point. You may notice more minute trailside features the second go-round, and returning at a different time of day may give the same trail a surprisingly different character. But to some, returning on the same trail just isn’t enjoyable. The loop hikes provide an alternative. Most of the hikes offer solitude to maximize your Shenandoah experience, although portions of some hikes traverse potentially popular areas. It should also be noted that loop hikes are generally longer and harder than one-way hikes, but a bigger challenge can reap bigger rewards. Day hiking is the best and most popular way to "break into" the Shenandoah wilderness. But for those with the inclination to see the mountain cycle from day to night and back again, this book offers ten overnight hikes with the best locales for camping. The length of these hikes–– three days and two nights––was chosen primarily for the weekend backpacker. Backpackers must follow park regulations and practice "leave no trace" wilderness-use etiquette. Each day and overnight hike contains four key elements to help readers plan and enjoy the perfect trip: • GPS-based trail maps • GPS-based elevation profiles • directions to the trailhead • trail descriptions Each trail description offers precise commentary on what to expect along the way and rates each hike for: • scenery • trail condition • difficulty • accessibility for children • solitude Designed to fit easily into a back pocket, this guide leads hikers and backpackers to sites of exceptional beauty and solitude.

Author : Arthur B. Lander
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : History
ISBN : 0897320026

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A Guide to the Backpacking and Day-hiking Trails of Kentucky by Arthur B. Lander Pdf