Day and Overnight Hikes in Shenandoah National Park

by Molloy, Johnny

• ISBN13: 9780897322652
• ISBN10: 0897322657
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-06-01
• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Pr

Summary

Discover the fascinating views of the Blue Ridge and natural wonders of the Shenandoah Valley by foot, away from the drone of traffic on Skyline Drive. With 9 new hikes, the second edition of "Day and Overnight Hikes in the Shenandoah National Park" will steer hikers off the beaten path where they'll find exceptional beauty and peace of mind. Each trail description provides directions and commentary on what to expect along the way.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Overview Map	p. viii
Map Key	p. ix
Preface	p. x
Introduction	p. 1
How to Use This Guidebook	p. 1
Weather	p. 2
Clothing	p. 3
Safety Concerns	p. 4
Tips for Enjoying Shenandoah National Park	p. 6
Backcountry Advice	p. 7
Great Out and Backs
The North District
Compton Peak from Jenkins Gap	p. 12
Big Devils Stairs	p. 14
Overall Run Falls	p. 16
Piney River Falls	p. 18
The Central District
Hazel Falls	p. 20
Marys Rock	p. 22
Robertson Mountain	p. 24
Whiteoak Canyon Falls	p. 26
Cedar Run Falls	p. 28
Hawksbill Summit	p. 30
Bear Church Rock	p. 32
South River Cemetery via Pocosin Trail	p. 35
Lost Cliffs	p. 37
South River Falls	p. 40
The South District
Hightop Peak	p. 42
Furnace Mountain via Blackrock	p. 44
Big Branch Falls via Moormans River	p. 46
Chimney Rock	p. 48
Chimney Rock via Riprap Hollow	p. 50
Turk Mountain	p. 53
Great Day Loops
The North District
Sugarloaf Loop	p. 58
Little Devils Stairs Loop	p. 60
Knob Mountain/Jeremys Run Loop	p. 62
The Central District
Broad Hollow/Pine Hill Gap Loop	p. 65
Buck Ridge/Buck Hollow Loop	p. 68
Hazeltop/Rapidan Camp Loop	p. 70
The South District
Rocky Mount Loop	p. 73
Loft Mountain Loop	p. 75
Falls Loop from Browns Gap	p. 78
Turk Branch Loop	p. 80
Great Overnight Loops
The North District
Mount Marshall	p. 86
Thornton River	p. 90
Neighbor Mountain/Jeremys Run	p. 94
The Central District
Hazel Country	p. 98
Hughes River	p. 102
Jones Mountain	p. 105
Conway River	p. 109
The South District
Rockytop/Big Run	p. 113
Furnace Mountain/Trayfoot Mountain	p. 116
Moormans River	p. 120
Index	p. 125
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