Best Day Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: South

If you're looking for the best day hikes on the Appalachian Trail in the South, look no further. You hold in your hands an exciting new guide to outdoor fun. These 45 hikes have been tested as suitable for families with young kids, veteran hikers, and everyone in between.

From the AT's southern terminus atop Springer Mountain in Georgia, through North Carolina and Tennessee, and on into Virginia to the Maryland state line, this carefully curated collection of short segments of America's best-loved trail system offers a new approach to enjoying the granddaddy of America's trails.

This guide includes:

• GPS-based trail maps and elevation profiles
• Detailed directions to trailheads
• Ratings for scenery, trail conditions, accessibility for children, difficulty, and solitude.