Synopses & Reviews
Best Easy Day Hikes Great Smoky Mountains National Park includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty-two easy-to-follow hikes in Americas most popular national park, home to one of the most pristine ecosystems on the East Coast. Featured walks lead to stunning scenery, from waterfalls and wildflowers to historic and interpretive sites, as well as spectacular views. Look inside for:
• Thirty-minute strolls to full-day adventures
• Hikes for everyone, including families
• Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps
• Trail Finder for best hikes for backpackers, waterfalls, history buffs, children, or great views
• GPS coordinates
Review
"A simple, well laid out book for park visitors interested in short hikes with great payoffs."
—Kurt Repanshek, NationalParksTraveler.com
Synopsis
Best Easy Day Hikes Great Smoky Mountains National Park includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 22 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.
About the Author
Randy Johnson is a widely published authority on the Appalachian outdoors. He's the author of the bestselling guidebooks Hiking North Carolina and Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway, among others. Articles and photos by this award-winning photojournalist have for decades brought the Appalachians to readers of national magazines, newspapers, and major outdoor Web sites. As editor of the country's most-award-winning airline magazine, he often focused on accessible adventure. A trail designer and builder, Randy was the founding wilderness manager at Grandfather Mountain and helped ensure the preservation of this significant North Carolina summit, as a UN-designated biosphere reserve, and now a state park. He's a longtime resident of the North Carolina mountains and lives in Banner Elk. Visit www.randyjohnsonbooks.com to check out his television and radio appearances, videos, publications and more.