100 Hikes of a Lifetime U.S.A.: The Country's Ultimate Scenic Trails

From a bucket list trek on the Pacific Crest Trail to a day hike up Viriginia's Old Rag, discover the best hikes across the United States to add to your bucket list. nIn this sequel to the best-selling 100 Hikes of a Lifetime, discover the best trails, day hikes, and pilgrimage treks across the United States. n Complemented by stunning National Geographic photography, each hike includes information on trail length and elevation, skill level, and worthwhile scenic resting spots. Plus, find expert recommendations for where to stay--from camp sites to nearby lodges--wildlife spotting, alternative routes, and planning. n This collection of bucket list-worthy trails takes you from coast to coast, including: nn n- California's Lost Coast Trail, one of the few truly coastal hikes on the U.S. mainland and an exceptional wilderness experience n- The American Discovery Trail, an epic 6,800-mile, coast-to-coast route from Point Reyes National Seashore in California to Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware n- A Grand Canyon rim-to-rim route, a 24-mile, one-way journey through two billion years of geological history n- The Guadalupe Peak Trail in Texas's Guadalupe Mountains National Park, a 3,000-foot ascent with sweeping Lone Star views from the summit n- The Superior Hiking Trail, which starts in Duluth, Minnesota, and follows the shoreline of Lake Superior to the Canadian border for a grand total of 37,800 feet of elevation gain, almost 10,000 more feet than climbing Mount Everest n- Mount Katahdin Loop in Maine, a trek to the summit of 5,269-foot Baxter Peak, the highest point in Maine and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail nFor devout long-distance trekkers and day hikers alike, this book is a must-have to create your next bucket list.