• Rene Laubach → Appalachian Mountain Club Books 2007
This new guide from the experts at the Appalachian Mountain Club leads beginner and experienced hikers alike along 50 of Connecticut’s most spectacular trails, from short family nature walks to long day hikes that reward with magnificent views. Inside, readers will find 50 detailed trail descriptions with maps, Nature Notes on the region’s flora and fauna, and more. Readers will also learn the best trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, and find other opportunities for outdoor adventure. AMC’s Best Day Hikes in Connecticut is an essential four-season reference for visitors and locals, new and experienced hikers, and everyone in between who wants to explore the state’s hidden pockets of wilderness.
• Peter Kick → Appalachian Mountain Club Books 2006
With more than 600 miles of trails within just a few hours of New York City, the Catskills and the Hudson River Valley are a hiker's paradise, boasting varied and scenic terrain from Westchester County to Albany. This new guide from the experts at the Appalachian Mountain Club leads beginner and experienced hikers alike along sixty of the region's most spectacular trails, from short family nature walks to day-long hikes that reward with magnificent views. Each trip description includes a detailed map and a summary of the trip time, distance, and difficulty, plus an icon indicating whether the trail is also good for snowshoeing or cross-country. The guide includes appendices packed with snowshoe treks, rock climbing in the Gunks, and other opportunities for outdoor adventure in the region, making this guide an essential four-season reference for locals and visitors alike.Special features include:>Fifty day hikes for all ability levels, ranging from two to eight miles long>Detailed and accurate trail descriptions>Locator map and "At-A-Glance" highlights chart for easy trip comparison and planning>Hiking and safety tips>Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights>Nature Notes about prominent species, and unique natural features of each hike>Photographs of plant and animal life reflecting each trip's hidden wonders
• Robert Buchsbaum → Appalachian Mountain Club Books 2006
Discover waterfalls, secluded mountain ponds, and the best scenic vistas with this guide to day hikes in the spectacular White Mountains. Ideal for families and hikers of all ages and abilities, this new guide from the experts at the Appalachian Mountain Club leads explorers to fifty of the region's most spectacular trails, from short family nature walks to long day hikes that reward with magnificent views. Each trip description includes a detailed map and a summary of the trip time, distance, and difficulty, plus an icon indicating whether the trail is also good for snowshoeing or cross-country. The guide includes an appendix packed with other opportunities for outdoor adventure in the region, making this guide an essential four-season reference for locals and visitors alike.Special features include:>Fifty day hikes for all ability levels, ranging from one to eight miles long>Detailed and accurate trail descriptions.>Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights >Locator map and "At-A-Glance" highlights chart for easy trip comparison and planning>Hiking and safety tips, including advice for hiking with children>Nature Notes about prominent species and unique natural features of each hike>Photographs of plant and animal life, waterfalls, and scenic vistas reflecting each trip's hidden wonders
• Mike Tougias → Appalachian Mountain Club Books 2006
Discover fifty pockets of wilderness bursting with flora and fauna on scenic trails within an hour of Boston. Ideal for families, nature lovers, and hiking enthusiasts, AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Boston leads explorers to the area's most intersting woodlands, reservations, and nature preserves from the North Shore to Concord and the Lincoln Woods, from the Middlesex Fells to the Blue Hills Reservation, and south to the Cape. This handy guide includes directions, trail maps, photos, and Nature Notes that highlight the natural history of the area, including rare bird species and ancient trees. Each trip description includes a summary of the trip time, distance, and difficulty, plus an icon indicating whether the trail is also good for snowshoeing or cross-country. The guide features appendices covering winter recreation, such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as local rock climbing and other opportunities for outdoor adventure in the region, making this guide an essential four-season reference for locals and visitors alike.Special features include:>Fifty day hikes for all ability levels, ranging from one to eight miles long>Detailed and accurate trail descriptions>Locator map and "At-A-Glance" highlights chart for easy trip comparison and planning>Hiking and safety tips>Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights>Nature Notes about prominent species and unique natural features of each hike>Photographs of plant and animal life reflecting each trip's hidden wonders
Two books in one, this hiking guide features 100 of Arizona's best hiking trails, and an authoritative guide to the natural history of the Grand Canyon State's landscape. Ganci's knowledge of native species and local conditions, accompanied by 30 line drawings and 15 maps, helps hikers learn to identify each region's geology, weather, plant and animal life.
52 of the best day hikes in Arizona one for each weekend of the year, organized by seasons. Selected hikes ranging from easy walks in the woods to challenging journeys to Arizona s highest peaks and deepest canyons including the Grand Canyon. In-depth trail guides, descriptions, warnings and GPS coordinates are included with each hike, along with the magazine s classic fine photography.
Arizona Hiking describes hikes in five categories: urban backyard hikes; family hikes that range from easy to moderate; tougher day hikes that range from moderate to advanced; Grand Canyon hikes ranging from easy to advanced; and overnight hikes. Each description gives specific driving directions, elevations, recommended maps, safety suggestions, and official contacts for details on fees, regulations, etc. Hiking chapters start with two to four feature hikes, followed by at-a-glance descriptions of several additional hikes. Other chapters give general hiking preparation and safety guidelines and list additional resources. Includes seven chapters, total, with index and color map of Arizona.
Arizona writer and photographer Christine Maxa leads hikers of all skill levels to the best fall color around the state of Arizona. This book, the only one on where to find Arizona's fall color, will have you exploring from late September to early December. Plus, Maxa shares insight and intersting facts about natural and cultural history along the trails.
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