The Washington, DC area has hundreds of miles of hiking trails within a short drive. These hiking guidebooks will help you plan a day of hiking or a weekend getaway in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
1. The C & O Canal Companion
This comprehensive guide to the C&O Canal takes readers on a mile-by-mile tour of the 184-mile Potomac River waterway that stretches from Washington, DC to the Appalachian Mountains.
2. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles
This hiking guidebook provides you with information to help you plan the perfect day hike within 60 miles of Washington, DC. The book includes maps, directions, and trail statistics on short hikes, long hikes, hikes for kids, urban hikes, rural hikes, wildlife hikes, and historic hikes in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.3. Appalachian Trail Guide to Maryland and Northern Virginia
Official guidebook and maps for the Appalachian Trail in Maryland, West Virginia (Harpers Ferry), and northern Virginia to the Shenandoah National Park boundary near Front Royal.4. Hiking, Cycling, and Canoeing in Maryland
This is a guide to family recreation including suggestions for hiking, bicycling and canoeing in Maryland's parks, preserves and waterways.5. Hike Virginia
These guidebooks include comprehensive trail descriptions of Virginia hikes, from beginner to advanced. You will also find maps detailing each hike with mile-by-mile directional cues, difficulty ratings, and more.