Moon Drive & Hike Appalachian Trail: The Best Trail Towns, Day Hikes, and Road Trips In Between (Travel Guide)

Hit the road and hit the legendary trail with hikes and adventures from Georgia to Maine with Moon Drive & Hike Appalachian Trail. Inside you'll find:
The Best Day Hikes Along the Appalachian Trail: Whether you're hiking for a weekend or stopping for a day trek, find the best sections of trail for your trip, with detailed mileage and difficulty ratingsMaps, Driving Tools, and Trailheads: More than 50 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site driving times, detailed trail maps, and full-color photosthroughoutEat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: Relax after a day hike at a microbrewery in Asheville, sample southern barbecue, or indulge your sweet tooth at Hersheypark (after a day on the trail, you've earned it!). Cruise the sun-dappled Skyline Drive, admire the fall foliage in the Berkshires, and get to know the unique history of each colorful trail townFlexible Itineraries: Follow strategic routes for shorter hiking getaways to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Shenandoah National Park, Bear Mountain State Park, and more, drive the entire two-week route from Georgia to Maine, or hike individual sections of the Appalachian Trail
Local Expertise: Avid hiker Timothy Malcolm shares his invaluable insights on the Appalachian Trail
Planning Your Trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to stay safe in the wilderness, how to avoid traffic, how to navigate different road and weather conditions, and find suggestions for LGBTQ travelers, seniors, and road trippers with kids
With Moon Drive & Hike Appalachian Trail's practical tips, flexible itineraries, and local know-how, you're ready to lace up your hiking boots and hit the road.