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Hiking & Backpacking
Selected Books
Adkins, Leonard M.
50 Hikes In Southern Virginia : Walks, Hikes, And Backpacks From The Cumberland Gap To The Atlantic
Clear directions to the best hikes in each area. Each hike includes a contour map and gives mileage, vertical rise, and estimated hiking time.
GV199.42.V8 A35 2002
50 Hikes In Southern Virginia : Walks, Hikes, And Backpacks From The Cumberland Gap To The Atlantic
Clear directions to the best hikes in each area. Each hike includes a contour map and gives mileage, vertical rise, and estimated hiking time.
GV199.42.V8 A35 2002
Adkins, Leonard M.
50 Hikes in West Virginia: from the Allegheny Mountains to the Ohio River
West Virginia native and long-distance hiker and author Leonard M. Adkins offers a variety of hikes, from a short half mile hike to a challenging multiday backpacking trek on the state's premier long-distance route, the Allegheny Trail.
GV199.42.W4 A34 2005
50 Hikes in West Virginia: from the Allegheny Mountains to the Ohio River
West Virginia native and long-distance hiker and author Leonard M. Adkins offers a variety of hikes, from a short half mile hike to a challenging multiday backpacking trek on the state's premier long-distance route, the Allegheny Trail.
GV199.42.W4 A34 2005
Beffort, Brian
Joy of Backpacking: Your Complete Guide to Attaining Pure Happiness in the Outdoors
The Joy of Backpacking, a comprehensive guide covering every aspect of how to backpackfrom planning a first trip to advanced wilderness travel, is perfect for amateur backpackers and veterans alike.
GV199.6.B45 2007
Joy of Backpacking: Your Complete Guide to Attaining Pure Happiness in the Outdoors
The Joy of Backpacking, a comprehensive guide covering every aspect of how to backpackfrom planning a first trip to advanced wilderness travel, is perfect for amateur backpackers and veterans alike.
GV199.6.B45 2007
Berger, Karen
Backpacking & Hiking
If you like your books illustrated, this Eyewitness Companion should really appeal to you.
GV199.5.B469 2005
Backpacking & Hiking
If you like your books illustrated, this Eyewitness Companion should really appeal to you.
GV199.5.B469 2005
Bryson, Bill
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
This is a classic and humorous tale of Bryson's attempt to do the Appalachian Trail.
F106.B92 1998
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
This is a classic and humorous tale of Bryson's attempt to do the Appalachian Trail.
F106.B92 1998
Curtis, Rick
The Backpacker's Field Manual: a Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills
Portable and packed with information, this manual is the ideal resource for anyone interested in taking to the great outdoors with confidence.
GV199.6.C87 2005
The Backpacker's Field Manual: a Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills
Portable and packed with information, this manual is the ideal resource for anyone interested in taking to the great outdoors with confidence.
GV199.6.C87 2005
Hiking and Backpacking
This guide from the Wilderness Education Association focuses on trail safety and survival skills.
GV199.5.H55 2008
This guide from the Wilderness Education Association focuses on trail safety and survival skills.
GV199.5.H55 2008
Mitchell, Jeff
Hiking The Allegheny National Forest: Exploring The Wilderness Of Northwestern Pennsylvania
This guide covers 50 dayhikes and 5 backpacking trails in and around the region. Information for each hike includes what to pack, time to allow, detailed directions to trailheads, maps of each trail, and major vistas and points of interest along the way.
PENNA GV199.42.P42 A446 2007
Hiking The Allegheny National Forest: Exploring The Wilderness Of Northwestern Pennsylvania
This guide covers 50 dayhikes and 5 backpacking trails in and around the region. Information for each hike includes what to pack, time to allow, detailed directions to trailheads, maps of each trail, and major vistas and points of interest along the way.
PENNA GV199.42.P42 A446 2007
Nichols, Robin Tawney, 1949-
Hiking With Kids: Taking Those First Steps With Young Hikers
Provides valuable tips on what to bring and how to keep your young hiker safe and happy on the trail.
GV199.54.T39 2007
Hiking With Kids: Taking Those First Steps With Young Hikers
Provides valuable tips on what to bring and how to keep your young hiker safe and happy on the trail.
GV199.54.T39 2007
Roberts, Harry
Basic Essentials: Backpacking
In this short introductory book you'll discover how to plan a trip with the right level of challenge, select the appropriate gear and provisions for your trip, get your hiking boots to fit you comfortably, find your way in the wilderness, and prepare a quick, easy and hearty meal.
GV199.6.R6 2007
Basic Essentials: Backpacking
In this short introductory book you'll discover how to plan a trip with the right level of challenge, select the appropriate gear and provisions for your trip, get your hiking boots to fit you comfortably, find your way in the wilderness, and prepare a quick, easy and hearty meal.
GV199.6.R6 2007
Ruff, Donna
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles, Pittsburgh: Including Allegheny And Surrounding Counties
Whether you live in the city or one of the many surrounding counties in southwestern Pennsylvania, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh provides you with the information you need to choose the perfect day hike in your area, including trail lengths, hiking times, and trail difficulty.
PENNA GV199.42.P42 P67 2006
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles, Pittsburgh: Including Allegheny And Surrounding Counties
Whether you live in the city or one of the many surrounding counties in southwestern Pennsylvania, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh provides you with the information you need to choose the perfect day hike in your area, including trail lengths, hiking times, and trail difficulty.
PENNA GV199.42.P42 P67 2006
Thwaites, Tom
50 Hikes in Central Pennsylvania: from the Great Valley to the Allegheny Plateau
GV199.42.P4 T48 2001
Veteran trailblazer and outdoor activist Tom Thwaites, the author of two other 50 Hikes guides to Pennsylvania, has completely revised and updated this guide to the central portion of Penn's Woods. Roughly bound by US Routes 219 and 15, this lightly traveled region of wild country and wildlife offers a vast network of maintained trail systems.
50 Hikes in Central Pennsylvania: from the Great Valley to the Allegheny Plateau
GV199.42.P4 T48 2001
Veteran trailblazer and outdoor activist Tom Thwaites, the author of two other 50 Hikes guides to Pennsylvania, has completely revised and updated this guide to the central portion of Penn's Woods. Roughly bound by US Routes 219 and 15, this lightly traveled region of wild country and wildlife offers a vast network of maintained trail systems.
Thwaites, Tom
50 Hikes in Eastern Pennsylvania: From the Mason-Dixon Line to the Poconos and North Mountain
PENNA GV199.42.P4 T485 2003
This is the 4th edition of the eastern Pennsylvania hiking guide.
50 Hikes in Eastern Pennsylvania: From the Mason-Dixon Line to the Poconos and North Mountain
PENNA GV199.42.P4 T485 2003
This is the 4th edition of the eastern Pennsylvania hiking guide.
Thwaites, Tom
50 Hikes in Western Pennsylvania: Walks and Day Hikes from the Laurel Highlands to Lake Erie
GV199.42.P4 T49 2000
50 Hikes in Western Pennsylvania: Walks and Day Hikes from the Laurel Highlands to Lake Erie
GV199.42.P4 T49 2000
The Ultimate Hiking Skills Manual
GV199.5.U48 2006x
This British book on "hillwalking" concentrates on preparation and skills for hiking, including first aid, wayfinding, hillwalking in winter.
GV199.5.U48 2006x
This British book on "hillwalking" concentrates on preparation and skills for hiking, including first aid, wayfinding, hillwalking in winter.
Browse the Catalog
Additional books can be found by browsing the library catalog under the subject heading Hiking, followed by the country or state that your are interested in. For instance: Hiking Pennsylvania.
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Web Sites
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American Hiking Society
A national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting hiking and establishing, protecting and maintaining foot trails in America. With more than 100 member trail clubs, American Hiking represents half a million outdoorspeople and serves as the voice of the American hiker. Celebrate National Trails Day with them on the first Saturday of June. -
Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association
"The Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association began in 1983 as an off-trail community of fellow hikers who've all shared similar experiences, hopes and dreams on the Appalachian Trail and other trails. Membership in this non-profit group is open to all." -
The Art of Travel
How to See the World: The Art of European and World Travel Backpacking; On $25 a Day or Less; by John Gregory. What type of gear to take backpacking around the world in 25 chapters. -
New York Times Activity Guides: Hiking
This travel section offers articles on hiking destinations in the U.S. and abroad. -
Society for Barefoot Living (formerly the Dirty Sole Society)
in support of barefooted dancing, driving, hiking, waterskiing...
Pittsburgh Region
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Explorer's Club of Pittsburgh
For three generations, the ECP has provided any interested person with the opportunity to learn new skills and meet new friends who share a willingness to accept the physical and mental challenges of outdoor exploration and adventure. Today, members participate in activities as diverse as mountaineering, rock climbing, skiing, scuba diving, canoeing, kayaking, caving, cycling, backpacking, environmental and community service projects, and a host of outdoor sports -
Keystone Ramblers
This group organizes hikes in our area open to the public in four types: Relaxed Hikes, Hard Core Hikes, Path of Progress Hikes, and Pennsylvania Heritage Hikes. -
Sierra Club, Allegheny Group Chapter
Check their Events/Outings for hiking and backpacking trips. -
Urban Hike Pittsburgh
Urban Hike is an informal, monthly-or-so walking tour of the Pittsburgh area. They learn a little history, take in some strange and beautiful sights, get some exercise, and wrap it all up with some delectable local cuisine. -
Venture Outdoors
This Pittsburgh organization offers a database of activities in the Pittsburgh area, including backpacking.
Pennsylvania
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Keystone Trails Association (KTA)
Serving the Pennsylvania Hiking Community Since 1956
