Have feedback or recommendations on a magazine? Click Trail Talk for the book forum. Hiking GeorgiaGeorgia beckons hikers with nearly 1,000 miles of trails that tunnel through flowering rhododendron thickets, f Birdshooter’s Take: This book is organized by geography with an index map showing you the exact location of each hike. That’s a major plus if you are looking for a day or overnight trip in a particular region of the state. Hiking Georgia also has a trail map which shows major roads, trailheads, and the route of the hiking trail. There are some pictures in this trail book and the material is decent with data on trail difficulty, length, elevations, and special features and attractions. There are 74 hikes in this book and it is geared to both day and overnight hikers. My Recommendation: If you do a lot of hiking all over the State of Georgia this is a good buy since it is one of the few books that covers the entire state. The Hiking Trails of the Cohutta and Big Frog WildernessesJoin Tim Homan as he explores the trails of northwestern Georgia and southeastern Birdshooter’s Take: Author Tim Homan has a number of guidebooks for hikes in the Southeast and I have found his writings to be among the best. There is detailed history on the Cohutta and Big Frog Wilderness in this book with thorough directions to the trailheads, nature notes, and a difficulty rating for both day hikers and backpackers. My Recommendation: This guide is currently the best and only book available if you plan to hike in the Cohutta and Big Frog Wilderness. Hiking Trails Of North Georgia
The Hiking Trails of North Georgia is an indispensable resource, whether you’re planning a leisurely afternoon walk or a strenuous backpacking trip. The convenient new format of this updated third edition will enable you to explore North Georgia’s beautiful natural area with intelligence and ease. Birdshooter’s Take: This is another of Tim Homan’s guidebooks and one of the first ones that I used for Georgia hiking trails. It has 124 hikes in the State with 11 maps and precise directions to the trailheads. The book is designed for both hikers and backpackers but focuses only on the trails in North Georgia. It also includes sections of the Appalachian Trail, Benton MacKaye Trial, Duncan Ridge Trail, and Bartram Trail in Georgia. My Recommendation: If you hike a lot in North Georgia, this is the best book out there. Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee (Exploring the Appalachian Trail)10 b/w photos 65 maps Complete descriptions of 170 great day hikes on the AT Easy-to-read topographic maps and elevation profiles for each hike Plants, wildlife, and historical point Birdshooter’s Take: This is a great book particularly if you do a lot of one and two day hikes along the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, North Carolina or Tennessee. Most guidebooks don’t have profile maps, but this one has both a profile and a trail map in the book. There is also other useful information that you don’t always find in a guidebook including recommended campsites, loop options (if you want to use some blue-blazed side trails to loop back to your starting point), and a summary of the itinerary in a mileage format. My Recommendation: Get this book over the A.T. guide shown below if you do a lot of day or overnight hikes. There’s more detail and it has trail and profile maps. Appalachian Trail Guide to North Carolina – Georgia Birdshooter’s Take: The ATC has been cranking out guidebooks for years and has a lot of experience in detailing trail history, geography, and relocations. This book includes all sections of the A.T. from it’s start at Springer Mountain in Georgia through the Great Smoky Mountain National Park along the North Carolina and Tennessee border. A trail itinerary for both northbound and southbound hikers along the A.T. makes it easy to follow regardless of your route. There’s also detailed information on side trails, campsites, shelters, and water sources along the route. My Recommendation: Buy this book if you plan to hike a large section of the A.T. in either Georgia or North Carolina. This is the best information available and the book is small enough to put in your pack. It’s better than the book shown above for a long distance hiker due to its size and tendency to focus on the A.T. from a long distance hiker’s perspective. Best Hikes With Dogs Georgia And South Carolina Georgia Atlas & Gazetteer |
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