Walking Distance: Extraordinary Hikes for Ordinary People

Manning, Robert E.; Manning, Martha S.

ISBN 10: 0870716832 / ISBN 13: 9780870716836

Published by Oregon State University Press, 2012

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Synopsis:

“Long-distance walking is good for you and good for the earth... But most of all, walking is a joyful celebration of life and the diverse, beautiful, and curious world in which we live.” ―from the Introduction

Walking is simple, but it can also be profound. In an increasingly complex and frantic world, walking can simplify our lives. It encourages intimate contact with places and people, promotes health, and is one of the most sustainable forms of recreation. Robert and Martha Manning invite readers to explore the pleasures of long-distance walking in their inspiring new book, Walking Distance.

At the heart of Walking Distance are firsthand descriptions of thirty of the world’s great long-distance hikes, spanning six continents and ranging from inn-to-inn to backpacking trips. Each entry―from Turkey’s Lycian Way to Vermont’s Long Trail―features personal anecdotes, natural and cultural history, and useful tips, including suggestions for preparing for hikes and for additional reading. Each trail narrative is richly illustrated with colour photographs and maps.

The Walks

• Alta Via 1 (Italy)
• C&O Canal (USA)
• Camino de Santiago (Spain)
• Cape Winelands Walk (South Africa)
• Chilkoot Trail (USA, Canada)
• Cinque Terre (Italy)
• Coast to Coast Trail (England)
• Colorado Trail (USA)
• Cotswold Way (England)
• Great Ocean Walk (Australia)
• Inca Trail (Peru)
• John Muir Trail (USA)
• Kaibab Trail (USA)
• Kalalua Trail (Hawaii)
• King Ludwig’s Way (Germany)
• Kungsleden (Sweden)
• Long Trail (USA)
• Lost Coast Trail (USA)
• Lycian Way (Turkey)
• Milford Track (New Zealand)
• Ocala Trail (USA)
• Overland Track (Australia)
• Paria River Canyon (USA)
• South Downs Way (England)
• Superior Hiking Trail (USA)
• Tahoe Rim Trail (USA)
• Tour du Mont Blanc (France, Italy, Switzerland)
• Walker’s Haute Route (France, Switzerland)
• West Coast Trail (Canada)
• West Highland Way (Scotland)

About the Author: Robert Manning is a professor in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont, USA where he teaches and conducts a program of research on national parks and related areas.

Martha Manning has a degree in art from the University of Vermont, USA and practices at her studio in Burlington, Vermont, USA. Over the past decade, they have walked many of the world's great long-distance trails.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Walking Distance: Extraordinary Hikes for ...
Publisher: Oregon State University Press
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket