Hiking Virginia: A Guide to the State’s Greatest Hiking Adventures

The authors, known for books about hiking in the Eastern United States (including the Falcon Guide to hikes near Washington, DC), turn their attention to Virginia in their latest offering, organized by region: Eastern, Northern, Central, Shenandoah National Park, Valley and Ridge, Blue Ridge Parkway, South West Highlands, Mt. Rogers, and the Appalachian Trail. Each hike listing is filled with guidance about fees, finding the trailhead, facilities such as restrooms, hike distance and estimated time, level of difficulty, and many other factors hikers should consider, even listings of nearby restaurants. It also addresses whether the hike will have any particular appeal for children and whether there are regulations regarding dogs. The book includes colorful, detailed maps for each trail, photographs of the areas, and resources for additional information.