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Long Trails of the Southeast
Author(s): Johnny Molloy (Author)
- Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
- Publication Date: 1 Aug. 2002
- Language: English
- Print length: 288 pages
- ISBN-10: 0897325303
- ISBN-13: 9780897325301
Book Description
Trekking the Appalachian Trail is no longer the solitary experience it once was. Backpackers and hikers looking for less crowded outdoor experience should grab Long Trails of the Southeast to discover the many opportunities available in the Deep South. This guide covers 600 miles of trails in 6 states, including the 104-mile Pinhoti Trail, the 90-mile Benton Mackaye Trail, and 171 miles of the Florida Trail. Each trail is divided into segments, with at-a-glance information offering details on length, trail condition, high-points, difficulty, tips, and trailhead directions. Vivid trail reports tell readers just what they will see along the way. Finally, the Trail Notes provide mile-by-mile descriptions of the entire trail, including road crossings, water sources, shelters, provisioning possibilities, and more. Whether hiking a trail in one outing or knocking it off in sections, hiking enthusiasts will be glad to have Long Trails of the Southeast a part of their library.
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From the Back Cover
Trekking the Appalachian Trail is no longer the solitary experience it once was. Backpackers looking for a less crowded, long-trail experience should grab Long Trails of the Southeast to discover the many other long-hike opportunities available in the Southeast.Long Trails covers 7 trails in 8 states, for a total of 600 miles of trails. Each trail description is divided into segments, and includes at-a-glance information offering details on length, trail condition, high-points, difficulty, tips, and trailhead directions. Vivid trail reports describe exactly what’s encountered along the way. Finally, a Trail Log provides mile-by-mile descriptions of the entire trail, including road crossings, water sources, shelters, and more.Whether hiking a trail in one outing or knocking it off in sections, hiking enthusiasts must have Long Trails of the Southeast as a part of their library.
About the Author
In spite of a disastrous first camping trip to Smoky Mountain National Park, Johnny Molloy developed a life-long passion for the outdoors, which he continues today. He has published numerous books including hiking guides to Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee as well as tent camping guides to Florida, Colorado, West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and the Smokies. He is a resident of Nashville, Tennessee.
