Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Fourth Edition Revisions to the 4^th Edition include: Addition of several new trails in the Cosby, Smokemont, and Deep Creek Areas. Total elevation gain given for each hike. A rating of hike difficulty based on total elevation gain and distance of the hike, using an Energy Mile Equivalent calculation (click on link to read about methodology, and find a table listing all hikes in this book ranked from easiest to hardest). Addition of a new family-oriented hikes section that lists 26 hikes that are less than 10 miles, and have a maximum elevation gain of 200 ft/mile. Hikes are coded for water features, presence of historic structures or cemeteries, and suitability of hike for small children. Updated tables and text. Return to home page to purchase books.