From the central city through the suburbs to the foothills and mountains in the west and the lowlands in the east, the Washington metro area has something to offer anyone looking for a good hike. With 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Washington, DC as a guide, trekkers have an astonishing variety of hiking choices available year-round within about an hour's drive from the Capital Beltway. Some are variants on familiar hikes in well-known areas. Others consist of exciting new hikes in such locales as Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve and Evergreen Mills Parklands, Overall Run and Heiskell Hollow, Watkins Regional Park, and Wildcat Mountain Nature Area. This new edition includes new maps and 7 new trails.