Table Of ContentLocator MapContentsAt a Glance Trip PlannerAcknowledgementsIntroductionHow to Use this BookTrip Safety and PlanningMaryland1. Patuxent River State Park2. Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary3. Calvert Cliffs State Park4. Cedarville State Forest5. American Chestnut Lands Trust6. Seneca Creek State Park--Clopper Lake 7. McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area [REPLACE]8. Watkins Regional Park (Wetland Trail and Old Maryland Farm Path)9. Cosca Regional Park (Lake Trail)10. Patuxent Research Refuge (South Tract: Loop, Goose Pond, and Cash Lake Trails)11. Piscataway National Park--Accokeek Foundation12. Greenbelt Park13. Lake Artemesia and the Northeast Branch Trail14. Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park15. Antietam National Battlefield 16. Sugarloaf Mountain17. Black Hill Regional Park 18. Matthew Henson Trail19. Capital Crescent Trail (Elm Street Park, Bethesda to Aqueduct Arch, Georgetown)20. Billy Goat Trail at Great Falls21. Woodstock Equestrian Park (Straight Shot Trail and Field's Edge Loop)22. Little Bennett Regional Park23. Patapsco Valley State Park24. Greenwell State ParkWashington DC25. Theodore Roosevelt Island and Potomac Heritage Trail26. Potomac River: Georgetown to Lincoln Memorial27. National Arboretum28. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 29. Rock Creek Park30. Around Georgetown31. East Potomac Park and Hains Point32. The National MallVirginia33. Prince William Forest Park34. Sky Meadows State Park35. Mason Neck State Park36. Leesylvania State Park37. Bull Run Mountains Natural Area38. G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area39. Riverbend Park and Great Falls Park 40. Huntley Meadows Park41. Fraser Preserve (Blue Trail) 42. Wildcat Mountain Natural Area 43. Washington & Old Dominion Trail and Cross Country Trail 44. Bull Run (Occoquan Trail)45. Scotts Run Nature Preserve46. Mount Vernon Trail--Fort Hunt Park to Mount Vernon47. Old Rag48. Harpers Ferry to Maryland Heights 49. Manassas National Battlefield Park50. Meadowlark Botanical GardensAppendix: Further ReadingIndexAbout the AuthorAppalachian Mountain ClubAbout AMC near Washington DC
SynopsisFully revised and updated, this guide offers 50 of the best hikes in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia that can be completed in less than a day. From the ancient rock faces of Calvert Cliffs State Park to the bountiful meadows of northern Virginia, from Chesapeake watersheds to the shores of the Potomac River, visitors and residents alike will delight in the richness of trail experiences in and around D.C. Hikes range from easier strolls past some of the city's iconic historical monuments and famous cherry trees, to the gorgeous and challenging Harpers Ferry. Each trip includes a detailed map, plus summaries of time, distance, and difficulty level. The book's at-a-glance trip planner highlights the best hikes near public transportation, for kids, and for canine companions. The trips in this guide will leave you itching to lace up your boots and explore the natural bounty that surrounds the nation's capital. ALSO AVAILABLEAMC's Best Day Hikes in the Shenandoah Valley by Jennifer Adach and Michael R. MartinISBN-13: 978-1-628420-17-3 AMC's Best Backpacking in the Mid-Atlantic by Michael R. MartinISBN-13: 978-1-934028-86-5 AMC's Best Sea Kayaking in the Mid-Atlantic by Michaela GaaserudISBN-13: 978-1-628420-31-9, Fully revised and updated, this guide to 50 of the best hikes in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia that can be completed in less than a day. From the ancient rock faces of Calvert Cliffs State Park to the bountiful meadows of northern Virginia, from Chesapeake watersheds to the shores of the Potomac River, visitors and residents alike will delight in the richness of trail experiences in and around D.C., Discover 50 of the Best Day Hikes in the Washington, D.C., area with this fully updated and revised guide from AMC, the definitive source on hiking in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. This four-season book is an indispensable companion for shorter walks and day-long adventures along the trails of Washington, D.C; Maryland; and Virginia-now featuring ten new hikes and expanding into the urban areas of Annapolis and Baltimore, as well as farther south into Virginia's George Washington and Jefferson national forests. An at-a-glance trip planner highlights the best hikes near public transportation, plus those for kids and for winter snowshoeing and skiing. GPS coordinates for trailheads make finding hikes a breeze, and updated essays throughout the book provide insight into the area's rich cultural and historical context. Book jacket., Fully revised and updated, this guide offers 50 of the best hikes in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia that can be completed in less than a day. From the ancient rock faces of Calvert Cliffs State Park to the bountiful meadows of northern Virginia, from Chesapeake watersheds to the shores of the Potomac River, visitors and residents alike will delight in the richness of trail experiences in and around D.C.Hikes range from easier strolls past some of the city's iconic historical monuments and famous cherry trees, to the gorgeous and challenging Harpers Ferry. Each trip includes a detailed map, plus summaries of time, distance, and difficulty level. The book's at-a-glance trip planner highlights the best hikes near public transportation, for kids, and for canine companions. The trips in this guide will leave you itching to lace up your boots and explore the natural bounty that surrounds the nation's capital.ALSO AVAILABLEAMC's Best Day Hikes in the Shenandoah Valley by Jennifer Adach and Michael R. MartinISBN-13: 978-1-628420-17-3AMC's Best Backpacking in the Mid-Atlantic by Michael R. MartinISBN-13: 978-1-934028-86-5AMC's Best Sea Kayaking in the Mid-Atlantic by Michaela GaaserudISBN-13: 978-1-628420-31-9