AMC's Best Day Hikes near Washington, D.C.: Four-season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails in Maryland, Virginia, and the Nation's Capital

DISCOVER 50 OF THE BEST DAY HIKES in the Washington, D.C., area with this essential four-season guide from AMC’s Best Day Hikes series. Perfect for beginners, enthusiasts, families, tourists, and area natives, this easy-to-use book includes some of the finest trails in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. From a scenic excursion through the mountains of Shenandoah National Park, to a historic hike from Roosevelt Island to the Roosevelt Memorial, to a trek along the Billy Goat Trail, AMC’s Best Day Hikes Near Washington, D.C. offers a variety of trails for all ability levels and interests. An at-a-glance chart highlights the best hikes near public transportation, for kids, and for winter snowshoeing and skiing.

INSIDE YOU’LL FIND
- 50 hiking trips for all ability levels and seasons
- At-a-glance trip planner to help you find the trip that’s right for you
- Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights
- Summaries of time, distance, and difficulty level for each trail
- GPS coordinates for trailheads
- Hiking and safety tips, including advice on what to carry in your pack
- Essays on nature and history of the region