From the rugged summits of the Allegheny Mountains to the gentle shores of the Chesapeake Bay, this portion of northern Virginia has some of the most varied hiking terrain in the Middle Atlantic States. There's a hike here for everyone: from pleasant strolls over the coastal plain to challenging, multi-day mountain backpacking trips. An overview chart at the beginning of the book provides information on the 50 hikes at a glance.
Each hike includes:
- Directions to the trailhead
- Detailed account of the route
- Topographic map
- Entertaining asides on historical and natural points of interest
