Romancing the Trail: Six Days Atop Laurel Ridge

by Dane A. Cramer

Take A Delightful Trip Along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail...

Romancing the Trail takes the reader on an enchanting journey along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, located in Western Pennsylvania. Discover some of its lesser-known mysteries, and learn about the history of this scenic footpath. Along the way, meet others who, for their own sacred reasons, are wandering the trail. As the beauty of the Laurel Highlands vividly comes to life in this enjoyable account, the reader will be caught up in the great splendor that is Western Pennsylvania.


"Dane Cramer's Romancing the Six Days Atop Laurel Ridge is a thoroughly enjoyable read. Cramer's work is delicately woven and insightful. The recount of his thru-hike on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is reverent and funny, contemplative and entertaining. His tale and supporting factual information entices the reader to give the trail a try. I highly recommend this book for hikers, non-hikers, nature enthusiasts, armchair travelers, humor lovers and history buffs." - Denise Weaver, Library Director, Mary S. Biesecker Public Library.


Cramer's "attention to detail makes the reader visualize what it is like to actually backpack across the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. From the sights of the green canopy to the sounds of birds and voices of other hikers, you feel like you've actually walked along the trail with him. He includes history of the area along with today's topical trail information. He includes a few charming stories from his childhood that are sure to bring a smile to your face." - Brian Whipkey, Editor of the Daily American, Somerset, Pennsylvania

Genres: Recreation

175 pages, Paperback

First published September 7, 2007

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This good book gives a vivid picture of what it is like to solo hike the LHHT. I completed a thru-hike of this trail last September, traveling in the opposite direction that Dane took. It was great to be reminded of the details of the trail and shelter areas. I also enjoyed reading about the history of places nearby.

[Mike Daubenspeck · Rating 4 out of 5]

At first, I wasn't a fan of all the jumping around with the history of the area, and past hikes, but as the book went along, I looked forward to them more. They added a lot to the book, and to the trail, one of which I have both hiked and participated in the ultra run the author talks about.