Moon Take a Hike Washington, D.C.: Hikes within Two Hours of the City (Moon Outdoors)

By Theresa Dowell Blackinton

Book Overview

Historic grounds, mountain terrain, beachside and waterfalls surround Washington, D.C. Because of the stunning scenery around the city, hiking in Washington, D.C. is more than a trek around town. Travel writer Theresa Blackinton shows you the best hikes in and around Washington in the area. All hikes within the guide take less than 2 hours to reach by car, with details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach the trailhead. Blackinton has compiled lists of her favorite hikes including: Best Historical Hikes Best Summit Views Best Waterfall Hikes Best Kid-Friendly Hikes Best Butt-Kicker Hikes Best for Viewing Wildlife Best for Solitude Let Blackinton show you all the worthwhile hikes, from short, flat routes suitable for families to day-long, steep treks for more advanced hikes. Each hike profile contains practical information including point-by-point trail navigation, contact information, facilities, fees, parking instructions, and an easy-to-use map for each trail. From Metropolitan D.C, to Shenandoah National Park, and onto Chesapeake Bay, your trip begins with Moon Take a Hike Washington, D.C.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598802097
• ISBN13: 9781598802092
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Moon Travel
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 1.0" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Especially if You Think You Know It All

This is an excellent guide to hikes in the DC region! Buy it and you will have somewhere to go every weekend for at least the next two years--and almost always they will be places you have never been before. I lived in Georgetown and I am an avid hiker. Arrogantly, I thought I knew all the hikes and paths and getaways and places that no one else knew. Then I bought this book: I was wrong. So I bought copies for all my friends. They, too, have had the same response. But it is not just that the book lists so many hikes. The author's style is so informative and fun to read that you could just sit down on a Saturday night with a glass of wine and learn so much--and sometimes be moved by her observations. Plus, the book is as practical as can be. Is the trail kid-friendly? What should you bring? What do you need to know that the brochure at the trailhead doesn't tell you? How long does it take to get there? The organization, maps, and pictures are excellent. In short, this is just an excellent book if you live in or around the District and you like to get out.

Excellent Guide That Is Fun To Read

I've read a lot of hiking books and this is one of the best, if not the best guidebook I've come across in a long time. Too many of these types of books just present information with medic al sterility; they just describe the hike mile by mile and it becomes tedious to read. This isn't the case with this book as it has a great mixture of need-to-know information about the hikes and also interesting tidbits and historical facts. The author is an excellent writer and it makes the book genuinely enjoyable to read. I actually bought two copies of this book and gave one to my sister in law and she loves it also. I highly recommend this book.