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Whether to take in a 360-degree view mountaintop view, a dramatic waterfall, or a pristine pond, this book takes readers to thirty-five of the best day hikes and weekend backpacking trips in the Green Mountains, some well-known and others off the beaten path.

State Hiking Series

Each guide includes:

- Hikes suited to every ability

- Accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails

- Up-to-date trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues- Detailed trail maps and GPS coordinates

- Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons for each hike

- Trail Finder for best hikes with dogs, children, great views, or wildlife viewing

- Information on fees and permits, contacts, events and attractions, restaurants and accommodations, canine compatibility, and more

- Zero-impact and wilderness safety tips and techniques

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This book features forty-two of the best day hikes and weekend backpacking trips in the mountain wilderness of northeastern New York State. From 360-degree mountaintop views to dramatic waterfalls and pristine ponds, it takes readers to the most scenic locations, some well-known and others off the beaten path.

See Hiking the White Mountains, Second Edition for all the most updated hike info!

Whether you're taking in a 360-degree view mountaintop view, a dramatic waterfall, or a pristine pond, this book takes readers on thirty-nine of the best hikes in New Hampshire's White Mountains, some well-known and others off the beaten path.

Backpacker Magazine''s Weather informs readers about how weather happens, how to predict and recognize weather patterns, identify cloud formations and know what they mean, develop weather awareness from basic meteorological concepts, and more. This handy pocket-sized guide is 96 pages, includes two popouts, and incorporates color photos, charts, and illustrations as needed throughout the interior.

Best Easy Day Hikes Adirondacks includes detailed maps and concise descriptions for twenty-two easy-to-follow hikes in New York State’s fabled Adirondack Park. Discover a landscape offorest glades, lakes, ponds, and scenic summits—including Poke-O-Moonshine, the High Peaks, Bald Mountain, Lyon Mountain, and Kane Mountain.

Look inside for:• Casual hikes to half-day adventures• Hikes for everyone, including families• Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps• Trail Finder for best hikes with children, dogs, views, fire towers, and swimming spots• GPS coordinates

DREAM IT Hiking the Green Mountains features concise descriptions and detailed maps for 40 easy-to-follow trails that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region’s history.

PLAN IT This guideprovides the latest information to plan a customized trip:

DO IT A combination of scenic geologic features and a healthy stewardship for the natural world has led to lots of great hiking trails in the Green Mountains, and this guide describes many hikes found within the area.

Fully updated and revised, Hiking the White Mountains, Second Edition, is the must-have insider's guide to the very best peaks in New England.

Whether you're taking in a 360-degree view mountaintop view, a dramatic waterfall, or a pristine pond, this book takes readers on thirty-nine of the best hikes in New Hampshire's White Mountains, some well-known and others off the beaten path.

Inside you'll find:

- Popular and lesser-known hikes

- Full-color photos and maps, detailed trail descriptions, and trailhead GPS

- Hike overviews detailing distance, elevation, canine compatibility, and more

This book features the best day hikes and weekend backpacking trips in the mountain wilderness of northeastern New York State. From 360-degree mountaintop views to dramatic waterfalls and pristine ponds, it takes readers to 47 of the most scenic locations, some well-known and others off the beaten path.

Best Easy Day Hikes Adirondacks, 3rd Edition features the best easy day hikes throughout the area. With detailed maps and trail descriptions, navigating these wonderful trails is made easy. It’s the perfect tool for day hikers, families, and local outdoors people looking to explore the Adirondacks in an easy day hike. In addition to information on the trails themselves, this guide includes GPS coordinates as well as a section on regional attractions, lodging and dining, and other noteworthy public lands well-suited for outdoor adventure. It is also filled with useful information on the area’s history, geology, fauna, and flora.