Trekking the Southern Appalachians: The Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia (Backpacker Magazine)

Hike longer and deeper into a wilderness of rich history an striking beauty. *25 treks (multi-day outings averaging 30-50 miles long) in the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Georgia *Three itineraries with camp options for each trek--you choose the miles-per-day distance you travel *All in color: photography, 3-D "real image" topographic maps, trek summary charts, and elevation profiles for each route Whether it's a 70-mile hike that traverses the crest of the Great Smokies from end to end or a trail in Pisgah National Forest dedicated to a local hiking pioneer, each trek in this guide was chosen for its unique natural features or cultural or historical legacy. Moderate treks stitch together established trails in new ways. More challenging journeys require some cross-country travel and route finding to link one trail with another. This guide is chock-full of features including a "Trail Summary and Mileage Estimates" chart.