From the waterfalls in the west to the islands off the coast, lace up your boots and explore Maryland's best hikes.

In this new edition of the ?essential guide for hiking in Maryland? (Victoria and Frank Logue, authors of The Appalachian Trail Backpacker), avid hiker Leonard Adkins has provided updated maps and revised headnotes with the latest information for every hike and walk?plus you'll find a brand-new hike at Monocacy National Battlefield. No matter where you are in Maryland, you're less than a 30-minute drive from one of the hikes in this book, and most routes are easily accessible from Baltimore and Washington DC. Whether you're exploring the Atlantic shoreline, part of the Appalachian Trail, or one of the many walks through Catoctin Mountain National Park, each route includes Adkins's fascinating and entertaining asides on the natural and historical points of interest you'll encounter along the way. With hikes and trails for all skills and abilities, this is a perfect resource and hiking companion.