Description
West Virginia, the Mountain State, lies completely within the Appalachian Mountain system of peaks, knobs, hills, glades and valleys. In the state's east are parallel mountain ridges from the southwest to the northeast. On these ridges and in the gorges and valleys between them are nearly a million acres of the magnificent Monongahela National Forest. The purchase of this land began in 1915, and each day since, the "Mon" has become more of a natural treasure. It's wild and scenic expanse is enhanced with its eastern boundary adjoining the Jefferson and George Washington National Forests.
In this preistine domain are spectacular landmarks that include waterfalls, windswept but wildflowering balds, precipitous cliffsides, black bear sanctuaries, caverns, bogs with wild orchids, dark green groves of conifers, streams and rivers.
Throughout this natural heritage are many hiking trails, all described in this 7th edition of Monongahela National Forest Hiking Guide, the Mon's most comprehensive guide on the market. It covers:
- instructions on how to use the guide,
- hiking and backpacking safely,
- more than 200 trails covering over 700 miles,
- trail scenery, difficulty, condition, distance, elevation, access points, streams, and skiing potential,
- detailed topographic maps, more than 50 photographs,
- 5 Wilderness Areas with a total of 77,965 acres and 21,300 acres of backcountry,
- developed campgrounds and recreation areas,
- nearly 700 miles of streams stocked with trout and bass,
- 1,400 miles of scenic forest roads, and
- nearly 160 miles of the Allegheny Trail.
ASIN: 0961655321
VSKU: BVV.0961655321.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:deHart, Allen|Sundquist, Bruce
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
ASIN: 0961655321
VSKU: BVV.0961655321.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:deHart, Allen|Sundquist, Bruce
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.