Hikes Around Philadelphia

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Summary: Easy to Use Guide for the Greater Phila Hiker
Review: This is a great book for those interested in afternoon or day hikes in the Greater Philadelphia area.

The book contains 40 hikes - all within a couple of hours of Philadelphia and most within sixty minutes. Each hike is organized with an easy to read map, distance, elevation changes, time estimates and other capsule information. A one to three page narrative describes the hike in detail, discusses options and points out areas of scenic and historic interest or particular difficulty.

Of particular use are descriptions of disability access and suggestions for hikes with young children. All in all, this is one of the best organized and informative guides I've seen.