|  |  60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Richmond - including Petersburg, Williamsburg, and Fredericksburg
Author: Nathan Lott Paperback, 256 pages Published by Menasha Ridge Press Richmond residents grab your boots and get outside! Using clear and entertaining narrative, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Richmond eliminates doubts about where to hike and what to expect when you get to the trailhead. To locate and assess the best hikes within a 60-mile radius of Richmond, this guide is indispensable.60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Richmond blows the lid off the myth that you can't have a great hike close to home. Richmond may be an ever-expanding metropolis, but there are still plenty of thrilling hiking options. Choose among short and long hikes, hikes for children and for dogs, hikes for birding, for wildflowers and for waterfalls, historic and scenic hikes, and many others. Inside you'll find: Trail descriptions allow you to to assess each trail before you hike itGPS-based trail maps provide you with accurate trail informationTrail profiles help you visualize altitude gain and lossDirections and GPS coordinates lead you to the trailheadsWhether you live in Richmond, Petersburg, Williamsburg, or Fredericksburg, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Richmond provides you with the information you need to choose the perfect day hike in your area, including trail lengths, hiking times, and trail difficulty. So lace up those boots, sling that daypack, and hit the trail! "Lott's book belongs in the library - and the backpack - of anyone interested in exploring the region's gems. The quick tips and detailed descriptions serve casual hikers and devoted naturalists alike, whether they're headed for Richmond's Pony Pasture or Fluvanna County's Hardware River."--Lee Graves, outdoor columnist, Richmond Times-Dispatch
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