There has never been a better time to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway! This updated edition of Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway is ideal for anyone who uses the Parkway as a portal to the Southern Appalachian experience. It includes the best trails in the national forests, state parks, and private preserves that line the 469-mile roadway--from the southern end of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina--making it a single-volume solution for the serious explorer, whether on foot or by car.