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Lace up your boots and sample some of the finest trails in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Hikes range from short nature walks to lengthy rail-trails to challenging mountain treks. Explore the verdant farm valleys of York, Lancaster, and Cumberland Counties; trek through the lowlands of Lake Erie; amble the paths overlooking the rough-and-tumble of the Youghiogheny River; or view hawks from the mountain ridges along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Veteran hikers and outdoor writers Rhonda and George Ostertag will introduce you to these trails and more. Use this guide for * up-to-date trail information * accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails * difficulty ratings for each hike * detailed trail maps * zero-impact camping tips Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest throughout the Keystone State.Ostertag, Rhonda is the author of 'Falcon Hiking Pennsylvania', published 2002 under ISBN 9780762722440 and ISBN 0762722444.
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