What are the best overnight hikes on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail? Well, our team of Appalachian Trail experts carefully considered that question, hit the trail, and discovered the answer with shoe leather and sweat. The result is this collection of what we believe are the best Appalachian Trail overnight hikes out there, including the following:

*Maine's Moxie Bald

*Vermont's Glastonbury Loop

*Pennsylvania's Blue Mountain

*Virginia's Tar Jacket Ridge

*North Carolina's Mount Cammerer Loop

*Georgia's Tray Mountain Wilderness

From Maine to Georgia, the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail is more than just a long trail. It's an icon and a destination. Only 439 thru-hikers completed its entire length in 2002; however, it's estimated that between 3 and 4 million hikers spent time exploring sections of the storied path.

With a slick new design, easy to understand icons, to-the-point narratives, and accurate directions, this latest edition is the most comprehensive and valuable guide to very best Appalachian Trail overnight hikes. Whether readers are accomplished Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, thru-hikers in training, or weekend hikers intent on experiencing the trail's history, abundant beauty, and energizing force, The Best of the Appalachian Trail Overnight Hikes , will guide them wisely.