Massachusetts Trail Guide


Book Description

Massachusetts Trail Guide, 9th Edition is a comprehensive hiking guide with a pull-out map that provides detailed information for avid hikers about every major trail in Massachusetts.




Rail-Trails Northern New England


Book Description

Explore 60 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways across three states. All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multiuse trails. In this official guide, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these rail-trails, as well as other multiuse pathways, in Northern New England. You'll appreciate the detailed maps for each trail, plus driving directions to trailheads. Quick, at-a-glance icons indicate which activities each trail can accommodate, from biking to fishing to snowmobiling. Best of all, the succinct descriptions are written by rail-trail experts, so you know it's information that you can rely on Tour Maine's Eastern Promenade Trail, showcasing Portland's Casco Bay and Portland Harbor. Enjoy picturesque countryside on the Northern Rail Trail--New Hampshire's longest rail-trail. Take a ride along Vermont's Island Rail Trail, which boasts a spectacular marble causeway crossing Lake Champlain. Whether you're on feet, wheels, or skis, you'll love the variety in this collection of multiuse trails--from beautiful waterways and scenic areas to the hustle and bustle of the states' urban centers




Moon New England Hiking


Book Description

Discover local adventures in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut with Moon New England Hiking. Inside you'll find: 150 Outdoor Getaways including easy day hikes and multi-day backpacking trips Diverse Hiking Options from breathtaking seaside walks in Coastal Maine to challenging backcountry treks in the Berkshires Find Your Hike: Choose from strategic lists like the best spots for a swim, high-elevation vistas, New England oddities, and hikes with nearby breweries, plus a breakdown of the best hikes for each season The Top Outdoor Experiences: Cool off under a cascading waterfall, pick wild blueberries from a meadow, and take in views of endless autumnal foliage. Take a dip in the ocean after scaling the cliffs in Acadia or meander through shorebird habitats in Rhode Island. Visit a replica of Thoreau's cabin at historic Walden Pond, enjoy a peaceful afternoon on a secluded trail, and marvel at the Boston skyline from afar Nearby Fun: Relax after your hike at a local brewery, find a nearby campground, or stop for lunch at a mom n' pop eatery Essential Planning Details: Each hike is described in detail and marked with round-trip distance and hiking time, difficulty, terrain type, elevation gain, and access points Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps, driving directions to each trailhead, and details on where to park Full-color photos throughout Expert Advice: Seasoned hikers Miles Howard and Kelsey Perrett reveal their experienced insights, local secrets, and honest opinions of each trail Tips and Tools: Advice on gear, first aid, protecting the environment, and getting park passes, plus background information on climate, landscape, and wildlife Whether you're a veteran or a first-time hiker, Moon's comprehensive coverage and local expertise will have you gearing up for your next adventure. Exploring the region by car? Check out Moon New England Road Trip.




White Mountain Guide


Book Description

This fully updated, comprehensive hiking guide is the most trusted resource available for hiking trails in the White Mountain National Forest. Includes three high-quality, GPS-rendered, pull-out maps.




100-Mile Wilderness Map & Guide


Book Description

If you have only one map of Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness, make this it. Brand new from AMC, this waterproof, tearproof map offers a comprehensive view of the 100-Mile Wilderness/Moosehead Lake region and Baxter State Park, with detailed insets spotlighting Gulf Hagas, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Katahdin itself and surrounding shelters, AMC's Maine Woods land, Gorman Chairback Lodge and Cabins, Little Lyford Lodge and Cabins, and the newly reopened Medawisla Lodge and Cabins, as well as the maintained trail networks linking these destinations--identified for skiing, biking, hiking, and multiuse. This map and guide is a companion to Maine Mountain Guide, Eleventh Edition, by Carey Kish, which provides turn-by-turn trail descriptions, in-text and pull-out maps, directions for reaching trailheads, and estimated time, elevation gain, and difficulty level for all of the hikes featured in this map.




The Tahoe Rim Trail


Book Description

The Tahoe Rim Trail officially opened in September 2001, after 17 years and thousands of labor hours. Here's the definitive guide to this magnificent new route. Endorsed by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and written by longtime Tahoe resident and guide Tim Hauserman, it will tell you about: --Weather, water, and when to go --Ways to enjoy the trail (hike, mountain bike, or ride a horse) --Great trips with kids --Colorful local legends and human history --Wildflowers and wild critters Eight manageable sections of the trail are presented in detailed prose and clear maps. Pick a day-hike or plan longer backcountry excursions. There are also a number of sidetrips to choose from along the trail or in the surrounding area. If breathtaking views of alpine peaks and clear Sierra lakes appeal to you, this book will help you find them.







Hiking Waterfalls New England


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Fully revised and updated, Hiking Waterfalls New England includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic waterfall hikes in the region. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Hiking Waterfalls New England will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular waterfalls.




Lonely Planet New England


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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet New England is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Swim, fish or surf the 5000-mile coastline, devour pancakes drenched in maple syrup, or walk in the footsteps of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New England and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's New England Travel Guide: Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, literature, education, outdoor activities, festivals and celebrations, food and drink. Over 50 maps Covers Boston, Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard, Central Massachusetts & the Berkshires, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine and more. eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet New England, our most comprehensive guide to New England, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.




Connecticut Walk Book


Book Description

Lace up your boots and experience some of the best hiking in New England. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest. The Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) maintains over 825 miles of Blue-Blazed Trails in Connecticut, trails that wind through state parks and forests, land trusts, and across private land. The Connecticut Walk Book is a comprehensive guide to these trails, including detailed, full-color maps, mileage/destination tables, and a lay-flat design for ease of use. In this twentieth edition of the Connecticut Walk Book you will find descriptions of the hikes with maps that are clear and easy to read and follow, parking information, and trip-planning essentials that will bring you to every trail. Publication of this book is funded by the Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.