02 For hikers that love to backpack, but can only get out on a trail a day at a time, The Best of the Appalachian Trail Day Hikes is the ideal guide. Day hikes in all fourteen states the Appalachian Trail passes through are described in brief including the following: *Maine's Chairback Mountain *New York's Lemon Squeezer*Pennsylvania's Chimney Rocks *Virginia's Cold Mountain*Tennessee's Laurel Fork Gorge and Falls*Georgia's Blood Mountain From Maine to Georgia, the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail is more than just a long trail. It's an icon and a destination. Only 439 thru-hikers completed its entire length in 2002; however, it's estimated that between 3 and 4 million hikers spent time exploring sections of the storied path.With a slick new design, easy to understand icons, to-the-point narratives, and accurate directions, this latest edition is the most comprehensive and valuable guide to the very best Appalachian Trail overnight hikes. Whether readers are accomplished Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, thru-hikers in training, or weekend hikers intent on experiencing the trail's history, abundant beauty, and energizing force, The Best of the Appalachian Trail Day Hikes, will guide them wisely. For hikers that love to backpack, but can only get out on a trail a day at a time, The Best of the Appalachian Trail Day Hikes is the ideal guide. Day hikes in all fourteen states the Appalachian Trail passes through are described in brief including the following: *Maine's Chairback Mountain *New York's Lemon Squeezer*Pennsylvania's Chimney Rocks *Virginia's Cold Mountain*Tennessee's Laurel Fork Gorge and Falls*Georgia's Blood Mountain From Maine to Georgia, the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail is more than just a long trail. It's an icon and a destination. Only 439 thru-hikers completed its entire length in 2002; however, it's estimated that between 3 and 4 million hikers spent time exploring sections of the storied path.With a slick new design, easy to understand icons, to-the-point narratives, and accurate directions, this latest edition is the most comprehensive and valuable guide to the very best Appalachian Trail overnight hikes. Whether readers are accomplished Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, thru-hikers in training, or weekend hikers intent on experiencing the trail's history, abundant beauty, and energizing force, The Best of the Appalachian Trail Day Hikes, will guide them wisely. Read Less