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50 Hikes in West Virginia
West Virginia native and long-distance hiker and author Leonard M. Adkins has walked more than 400 miles to uncover 50 hikes available to outdoor travelers of all ages and abilities. From rugged Allegheny Mountain summits to the banks of the Ohio River, the author leads you to trails beside rushing streams and crashing waterfalls, and into hill country's hidden valleys. Explore miles of nearly level rail-trails, and explore historic sites and Civil War battlefields.The 50 Hikes at a Glance chart, which is located in the book's first few pages, provides the essential information you'll need to easily choose the hike that's right for you. The shortest hike the author includes is 0.5 mile; the longest is a challenging, multiday backpacking trek on the state's premier long-distance route, the Allegheny Trail. Each hike description includes trailhead directions, total distance, hiking time, vertical rise, a detailed account of the route, and a topographic map. 320 pages with pictures and maps.