Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests - by Jonah McDonald (Paperback)

About the Book

"Describes sixty hiking routes within thirty miles of downtown Atlanta. Includes driving and hiking directions, maps, trailhead GPS coordinates, trail highlights, and notable trees for each hike listed"--

Book Synopsis

Outdoor leader and educator Jonah McDonald shows the way to discovering hiking in Atlanta's canopy-covered green spaces in this guide that recommends 60 hikes within 30 miles of Georgia's Capitol dome. Ranging from less than a mile to more than 12 miles, routes are suitable for experienced hikers and beginning walkers of all ages. Each one includes maps, complete driving and hiking directions, trailhead GPS coordinates, and even public transport information. There's even bonus information on where to see specific bird species and champion trees.

Review Quotes

Finally, a resource that pays tribute to Atlanta's rich and diverse habitats and park lands--bravo! Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests makes it inviting for anyone to learn about and explore these relatively unknown, and many times underappreciated, outdoor sanctuaries.-- "Atlanta Audubon Society"

Jonah McDonald and his hiking shoes are reinventing our deep-rooted image of a traffic-choked city smothered in asphalt and concrete. McDonald says it only takes a step into the woods beyond our backyards to begin a genuine pilgrimage into the natural world yes, here in Atlanta, Georgia.--Ben Smith "Saporta Report"

Some say Atlanta is only about asphalt. This guidebook will change their minds.-- "South Fork Conservancy"

About the Author

JONAH McDONALD arrived in Atlanta on foot over two decades ago. After completing his 2,172-mile southbound through-hike on the Appalachian Trail, he put down roots in Atlanta. Today he serves as the DeKalb County Park Naturalist at Mason Mill Park. He published the first edition of Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests: Intown and Out in 2014. His second book, published in 2020, is titled Secret Atlanta: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. McDonald is also a storyteller, television host, and tour guide. Jonah loves exploring his city via bicycle or canoe or on foot and believes that there is a new story to learn and tell around every bend. When he's not already on an adventure, he loves finding a new one.