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 50 Hikes in Western Pennsylvania
by Tom ThwaitesFrom the Fifty Hikes series. From the Laurel Highlands to Lake ErieVeteran trailblazer and outdoor activist Tom Thwaites has completely revised and updated this bestselling guide, which features 10 new trails, to reflect the recent improvement and expansion of hiking trails in western Pennsylvania. Here you'll find something for every hiker: introductory walks of 1-5 miles; intermediate day hikes of 5-10 miles; and "bootbusters" of 10 miles or more, some suitable for backpacking. Thirty-one hikes are based in the Laurel Highlands and Allegheny National Forest, with the remainder grouped around Pittsburgh. Each hike description includes information on: - Trail access, conditions, and regulations
- Mileage and rise
- Detailed topographic maps
- Human and natural history you'll find along the way
Tom Thwaites is one of Pennsylvania's most experienced and knowledgeable hikers . . . his guidebook for hikers not only tells where to find trails but gives information that makes the paths come alive. David Thompson, News Sun (Newport, PA) (2/03)
FQ4734 50 Hikes in Western Pennsylvania $15.95
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