AMC's Best Day Hikes near Washington, D.C.: Four-Season Guide To 50 Of The Best Trails In Maryland, Virginia, And The Nation'S Capital

by Stephen Mauro, Beth Homicz

Discover 50 of the best day hikes in the Washington, D.C., area with this essential four-season guide from AMC's Best Day Hikes series. Perfect for beginners, enthusiasts, families, tourists, and area natives, this easy-to-use book includes some of the finest trails in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. From a scenic excursion through the mountains of Shenandoah National Park, to a historic hike from Roosevelt Island to the Roosevelt Memorial, to a trek along the Billy Goat Trail, AMC's Best DAy Hikes Near Washington, D.C. offers a variety of trails for all ability levels and interests. An at-a-glance chart highlights the best hikes near public transportation, for kids, and for winter snowshoeing and skiing.

Genres: Nonfiction

254 pages, Paperback

First published April 12, 2011

Reviews

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent and up to date trail guidebook for the DC area. There are several hikes that I've tried from this book, and the directions are detailed and excellent. I particularly appreciate GPS coordinates for parking areas.