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• Amazon Sales Rank: #841311 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

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...find natural places to enjoy a short walk or an energetic hike...destinations,descriptions, directions, and maps. -- Joe Rada, Georgia Living (Southern Living)

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Good places to explore for a newcomer to the area, but poor directions
I moved to Atlanta last fall, and bought this book after looking at the (limited) options available to me at the local bookstores. Its a decent book - some nice places to explore in the Atlanta area. Pros - they go into detail about the history of the hike and offer lots of landmarks so you know where you are. (Not that I often read them!) Good amount of general information so one can determine what it will be like. I would agree with another reviewer that many of the "hikes" aren't actually hikes. I don't really count anything paved as a hike, honestly, but that that said, they are good ideas for outings.

Cons/Wishes for change:
Directions - they are sparse sometimes, and a few times just plain wrong. Confusing left for right on major turns, or leaving out a major turn have been a few of my experiences. While often correct, I've learned to bring along another map. It would be great if they could *consistently* mention parking fees as part of the directions. Often, the fees are noted in the body of the text.
Other minor negatives: The authors note some distant hikes - like the New Echota Trail, which is 1.9 miles and probably a good 2 hours to get to, but offer no other hikes in that area. It is difficult for me to believe there are no other hikes in the Echota area (N. Georgia Mtns) and a waste of time to drive that far for a 1.9 mile walk.
I would also love to see the authors note when there are many more trails in the area. Many of the Chatahoochee hikes are filled with additional trails in the same park area, and others have none nearby at all. When I come across extra trails, I like to explore those as well, and it would be nice to have a heads up about when to leave extra time, and when the walk will be only the trails noted.

Not so good
60 miles as the crow flies. Some of these hikes can take you hours to get to due to winding forest roads.

On the otherhand, this book also stretches the definition of hiking. A walk through the seediest parts of Atlanta may be an adventure but it is not a hike. Going to the zoo is not a hike. Centennial Park is not a hike.

Hiking in georgia
This book is great for people like my husband and I, who are just starting out. Lots of trails with little incline and easy hikes.
Even if you don't hike, some of the places listed in the book are fun to hang out at. You never know what's in your own backyard.