Underfoot: A Geologic Guide to the Appalachian Trail

by V. Collins Chew

The Appalachian Mountain chain to which the Appalachian Trail is anchored are America's classic mountains, featuring pieces of almost every major geological event in Earth's history. This amateur geologist (a chemical engineer by occupation) walked the entire trail over a period of more than 10 years, looking at the manifestations today of events millions of years ago-through a hiker's eyes. This book, reviewed before publication by three top academics in the field, provides background on the development of the rocks beneath the hiker's feet, with layperson-friendly maps and photographs.

203 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Steven Tryon · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book will serve better as a reference. There is simply too much information to take in otherwise. The maps and diagrams are sparce and cryptic. The book desperately need high quality relief maps and photographs.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Appalachian Trail runs from Maine to Stone Mountain, Georgia. This book discusses the geological features aalong the way.