Day and Overnight Hikes: West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest

Day and Overnight Hikes: West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest

The heart and soul of wild, wonderful West Virginia, the mighty Monongahela National Forest is within a day's drive of one-third of the population of the United States. The best way to see and experience the stately forests and pristine waterfalls is by foot. Completely updated with five new hikes and a new design, Day and Overnight Hikes: West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest will guide visitors the entire way while exploring this national treasure. Picking the best of the best from the amazing trail system within the forest’s 900,000 acres is no easy task, but outdoor guru Johnny Molloy has answered the call with this new edition of his classic guide. With directions to over 40 day and overnight hikes that lead to sites of exceptional beauty and solitude, Day and Overnight Hikes: West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest will help hikers discover the best that the “Mon” has to offer. The heart and soul of wild, wonderful West Virginia, the mighty Monongahela National Forest is within a day's drive of one-third of the population of the United States. A whopping 900,000 acres, the forest is a natural getaway for outdoor enthusiasts of every persuasion. But the best way to see and experience the stately forests and pristine waterfalls is by foot, and Day and Overnight Hikes: West Virginia s Monongahela National Forest is here to guide you the entire way. Each Hike contains four key elements to help you plan and enjoy the perfect day or overnight: Detailed Trail Maps Elevation Profiles Directions to the Trailhead Trail Descriptions Each trail description offers precise commentary on what to expect along the way and rates each hike for Scenery Trail Condition Difficulty Accessibility for Children Solitude. Designed to fit easily into a back pocket, the revised and updated second edition provides directions to over 40 day and overnight hikes that lead to sites of exceptional beauty and solitude. The peace of mind found on these hikes just can t be experienced from a climate-controlled automobile, so let Day and Overnight Hikes: West Virginia s Monongahela National Forest help you discover the best that the Mon has to offer. Johnny Molloy is an outdoor writer based in Johnson City, Tennessee. He has averaged over 100 nights in the wild per year since the early 1980’s, backpacking and canoe camping throughout our country. He has written numerous books covering much of the U.S. from Florida to Wisconsin to Colorado and articles for magazines and websites. DAY & OVERNIGHT WV MONONGAHELA