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by Bob Frye (Author)
From a hike through Pymatuning State Park to see its famous spillway, to an old Indian path called the Warrior Trail, this book describes the best hikes in and around Pittsburgh, many of them never previously covered elsewhere.
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This guide describes thirty-five of the best hikes in and around Pittsburgh, most of them within an hour's drive of the city--from city parks practically within a stone's throw of downtown to the bluffs above the Allegheny River in Harrison Hills Park, to the rugged Slippery Rock Gorge. Whether you're in the mood for an easy nature walk or a strenuous day hike, this guide offers plenty of both: - The North Country Trail, one of America's longest trails - Raccoon Creek State Park and its wondrous wildflowers - Pymatuning State Park and its famous spillway - The waterfalls of Ohiopyle State Park - Spectacular scenery, from Conemaugh Gap to Cook Forest State Park - Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, a haven for birds--and kids - Urban trails, including Frick Park Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead and beyond (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, accurate trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you'll also find "Green Tips" and sidebars on local lore, points of interest, and wildlife.
Author Biography
Bob Frye is a lifelong outdoorsman and resident of southwestern Pennsylvania, so he's spent decades roaming the woods and fields covered in this book.
Frye is by training a journalist, too, having worked as a full time writer for nearly two decades. Currently the full-time outdoors editor for the Tribune-Review newspaper in Pittsburgh, he has also written for a variety of local, regional and national outdoor magazines, as well as more general interest publications. His work has won awards from the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association, Associated Press Managing Editors, and Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association. Frye is also the author of "Deer Wars: Science, Tradition and the Battle Over Managing Whitetails in Pennsylvania," a book looking at the relationship between white-tailed deer and Pennsylvania's forests and people. He's been interviewed on numerous radio and TV stations to talk about that book and the outdoors in general, too. Frye currently lives in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, about 40 minutes east of Pittsburgh.
