Bounded on the east by the Blue Ridge Mountains and on the west by the Appalachians, the Shenandoah Valley is a region of exceptional natural beauty. This guide offers the best hikes that can be accomplished in the region in less than a day.
Areas covered include Harpers Ferry, the North Virginia Piedmont, Shenandoah National Park, Jefferson National Forest, Massanuttens, Great North Mountain, and the Alleghenies. Hikes range from easy saunters of a few miles with little elevation gain, to challenging treks of over 10 miles through rugged terrain.
Bearing evocative names such as Raven Rocks and Sky Meadows, Riprap Hollow and Devil’s Marbleyard, the hikes in this book will get readers fired up for a trek into the Shenandoah wilds.
Additional Information
| Author | Jennifer Adach, Michael R. Martin |
|---|---|
| About the Author | Jennifer Adach is a co-organizer of the DC UL Backpacking group. She has thru-hiked Sweden’s Kungsleden trail and the John Muir Trail, and has logged several thousand miles on trails in the Mid-Atlantic area. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia. Michael R. Martin is a lifelong backpacker and outdoorsman. Author of AMC’s Best Backpacking in the Mid-Atlantic and contributor to AMC Outdoors magazine, he also leads, organizes, and teaches for the DC UL Backpacking group. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia. |
| Endorsements | "If you're looking to explore the best hikes in the Shenandoah Valley, this is your book! Jennifer and Michael have crafted an accurate and spirited guide for enjoying your hiking boots in this part of the country." ~Andy Bily, President, Capital Hiking Club |
| Region | Mid-Atlantic, Virginia |
| Activity | Hiking |
| Publisher | Appalachian Mountain Club Books |
| Edition | First Edition (2015) |
| Format | Paperback |
| Dimensions | 6 x 9 inches, 288 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 9781628420173 |
Endorsements
About the Author
Jennifer Adach is a co-organizer of the DC UL Backpacking group. She has thru-hiked Sweden’s Kungsleden trail and the John Muir Trail, and has logged several thousand miles on trails in the Mid-Atlantic area. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia.
Michael R. Martin is a lifelong backpacker and outdoorsman. Author of AMC’s Best Backpacking in the Mid-Atlantic and contributor to AMC Outdoors magazine, he also leads, organizes, and teaches for the DC UL Backpacking group. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia.
