Synopses & Reviews
This detailed guidebook takes you on the best easy hikes in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware -- all within a three-hour drive of the nation's capital. Included are an array of natural hikes, plus a couple of urban walks that bring the past to life.
Each hike:
x Is 5 miles or less, ideal for busy professionals, active families, and seniors.
x Guides your every step, indicating what color blazes to follow, which turns to take, and what landmarks to look for.
x Promises both exercise and something more -- a field full of bluebells, a secret waterfall, blizzards of snow geese, a forgotten colonial town.
x Points out perfect picnic spots, hidden historic sites, fauna and flora, the best seasons to visit, and places to sit in solitude and admire beautiful scenery.
x Is rated easy, medium, or difficult, so you know what you're in for.
x Indicates where you can bring your dog, and which trails permit bikes.
Synopsis
This detailed guidebook takes you on the best easy hikes in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware -- all within a three-hour drive of the nation's capital. Included are an array of natural hikes, plus a couple of urban walks that bring the past to life.
Each hike:
* Is 5 miles or less, ideal for busy professionals, active families, and seniors.
* Guides your every step, indicating what color blazes to follow, which turns to take, and what landmarks to look for.
* Promises both exercise and something more -- a field full of bluebells, a secret waterfall, blizzards of snow geese, a forgotten colonial town.
* Points out perfect picnic spots, hidden historic sites, fauna and flora, the best seasons to visit, and places to sit in solitude and admire beautiful scenery.
* Is rated easy, medium, or difficult, so you know what you're in for.
* Indicates where you can bring your dog, and which trails permit bikes.
Synopsis
Complete with step-by-step trail guidance and key tips on finding ideal picnic spots and hidden historic sites, this handy portable guide highlights 100 of the best easy hikes within a three-hour drive of Washington D.C., including some in Delaware and northern Virginia. 16 maps.