Synopses & Reviews
It’s not necessary to travel far from home for a great hike. With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpacking trip. Each hike includes: location, length, hiking time, level of difficulty, and if dogs can come along. Other features include:
- Trail finder chart that categorizes each hike (e.g. for particular attractions such as scenic views and if it’s suitable for families with kids)
- Full-color photos throughout
- Information on the area’s history, geology, flora, and fauna
- Full-color maps of each trail
Synopsis
Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Near Baltimore author Heather Sanders Connellee detail the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Baltimore area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activites close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, a detailed map, and color photos. It is easy to select a hike you prefer by combining information in the Trail Finder (which categorizes each hike, i.e., Best Hikes for Views; Best Hikes for Families/Children) with the short Summary of the hike.GPS points are used along with a written description to identify the location of each trailhead.
About the Author
Born and raised in Baltimore, Heather Sanders Connellee is the former trail programs manager for American Hiking Society, editor and writer for numerous outdoor and travel publications, and an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker. She lives in Harford County, Maryland, with her husband, Grant.