Whether you're stopping for a day trek or taking a weekend getaway, hit the road and hit the legendary trail with this book. Make your escape on shorter trips from major cities or drive the entire three-week route from Georgia to Maine. Hike along the Appalachian Trail with detailed trail descriptions, mileage, difficulty ratings, and tips for picking the right section of the trail for you. Immerse yourself in the spirit of colorful trail towns, peep the changing leaves in the Berkshires, and cruise the sun-dappled Skyline Drive. Full-color photos, strategic itineraries, easy-to-use maps and site-to-site driving times. Get the lowdown on when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, and braving different road and weather conditions, plus tips for LGBTQ travelers, seniors, and road-trippers with kids!