60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh: Including Allegheny and Surrounding Counties

This guide to 60 of the best hikes in and around Pittsburgh leads you to city parks, riverfronts, and mountain scenes. Author: Donna L. RuffPublisher: Menasha Ridge PressPublished: 05/10/2006Pages: 288Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70dISBN: 9780897325912About the AuthorDonna L. Ruff was born in Pittsburgh and, although a lifetime resident of her hometown, has hiked, biked, climbed, skied, and tested her skills in mountaineering in many parts of the world. She has a special passion for hiking in southwestern Pennsylvania, not only because it is her home but also because of its diverse and enchanting beauty. A writer by trade, Ruff spends as much of her spare time as possible away from the computer and in what she calls the real world, that is, the natural world. Over the years she has been an active member of the American Youth Hostels and the Explorer's Club of Pittsburgh, where she has established valuable friendships with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts