The Thru-Hiker's Handbook: Appalachian Trail - 2009

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Updated annually, The Thru-Hiker's Handbook contains detailed information that long-distance hikers of the Appalachian Trail need to know.

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  • Author: Bob "501" McCaw
  • Softcover; 194 pages; black-and-white maps
  • Center for Appalachian Trail Studies; copyright 2009
  • Know where the next shelter, campsite, water source and other important trail facilities are along the entire 2,174 mi. footpath
  • Provides the latest available information about places in nearby towns used by thru-hikers for rest and resupply
  • Supplies the inside scoop on preferred hostels, campgrounds, motels, restaurants, grocery stores, laundromats, outfitters and other services
  • Information is presented in an easy-to-follow format designed specifically for field use
  • All information was gathered firsthand by the author or contributed by A.T. club members and long-distance hikers from previous years
  • Maps of towns most frequently used by long-distance hikers are included
  • Contains mileage data for the entire A.T., from Georgia to Maine and vice versa
  • Book measures 8 x 5 x 0.4 in. and weighs 4 oz.

Made in USA.

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