Download or read book Backpacking Pennsylvania written by Jeff Mitchell and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed descriptions of 37 trails Information on terrain, difficulty, precautions, contacts Directions to each trail and descriptions of features along the trek Pennsylvania has the most extensive system of backpacking trails of any state east of the Mississippi River. While most hiking guides to the state feature information on dayhikes, this valuable guide will give backpackers of all levels a resource for discovering and learning about longer trails for more rugged journeys by foot.