{"product_id":"9781634040969","title":"Five-Star Trails: Asheville: 35 Spectacular Hikes in the Land of the Sky","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe definitive guide to hiking in Asheville.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFive-Star Trails: Asheville\u003c\/i\u003e by accomplished hiker and writer \u003cb\u003eJennifer Pharr Davis\u003c\/b\u003e covers 35 hikes in the greater Asheville region, from area nature preserves to treks along the Blue Ridge Parkway and in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Asheville resident has sought out her favorite hikes, as well as a cross section of adventures on foot that exhibit the variety of hikes found in the greater Asheville region. Hikes include treks along the famed Appalachian Trail to waterfalls of the Pisgah National Forest. Other walks take you to the rhododendron blooms atop Craggy Gardens. Solitude can be found on remote Hickey Fork. And then there’s the granite domes and crashing cataracts of Dupont State Forest. Mix hiking and history at the Cradle of Forest or Mount Pisgah via Buck Springs Lodge. Soak in inspiring panoramas from Shining Rock Wilderness or Looking Glass Rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese fantastic hikes are laid out in an organized fashion by a professional hiker and speaker who exemplifies the heart and spirit of Asheville. Hikes range widely in elevation, distance, and difficulty, providing a variety of experiences for everyone. The guide provides in-depth trail descriptions, directions, and commentary on what to expect along the way. Each hike features an individual trail map, elevation profile, and at-a-glance information, helping readers quickly find the perfect trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Menasha Ridge Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47037238444272,"sku":"9781634040969","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781634040969_p0.jpg?v=1763680005","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781634040969","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}