Georgia beckons hikers with nearly 1,000 miles of trails that tunnel through flowering rhododendron thickets, follow wild streams of the northern mountains, criss-cross historic parks in rolling foothills, wind among the towering pines of the coastal plain, and explore the exotic island parks and cypress swamps in the south. The Hiker's Guide to Georgia, the only guide to the entire state, covers well-known areas but also introduces hikers to some of the state's best-kept secrets. Donald W. Pfitzer, naturalists and former assistant regional director for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Southeast Region, describes more than 100 trails that vary in length and difficulty from an easy one-hour stroll along a quiet nature trail to an 80-mile trek on the Appalachian Trail. The book contains up-to-date trail information, detailed maps, an eye-catching black-and-white photos. It also is brimming with tips on hiking with children and backcountry safety and ethics. Whether you are looking for a multi-day backpack adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains or an easy family hike within minutes from downtown Atlanta, The Hiker's Guide to Georgia is an essential source book to Georgia's beautiful parklands and backcountry.
by Donald W. Pfitzer.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 290-291).
