AMC's Best Day Hikes in the Berkshires

AMC's Best Day Hikes in the Berkshires
Author: John S. Burk
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020
Genre: Berkshire Hills (Mass.)
ISBN: 9781628421231

"A four-season guide to 50 of the best day hikes in the Berkshire Mountain region of Massachusetts"--

Massachusetts Trail Guide

Massachusetts Trail Guide
Author: John S. Burk
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Hiking
ISBN: 9781934028254

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.

AMC's Best Day Hikes in the Berkshires

AMC's Best Day Hikes in the Berkshires
Author: Rene Laubach
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Berkshire Hills (Mass.)
ISBN: 9781628420128

Discover 50 of the most impressive trails in the Berkshires, home of the Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts. Ideal for families, nature lovers, and hiking enthusiasts, this fully revised and updated guide will lead you through the region's scenic natural areas, past historic landmarks, and up to some of the state's best vistas. The hikes stretch from Mount Greylock south to Bash Bish Falls and include ten entirely new routes. Each description includes a map and a summary of the trip time, distance, and difficulty. Author, birder, and wildlife biologist René Laubach also recommends the best trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, and regularly notes the area's plentiful flora and fauna. Whether you're a resident or a visitor looking for a short walk or a daylong adventure, this is your essential four-season reference for the Berkshires.

50 Hikes in the Berkshire Hills

50 Hikes in the Berkshire Hills
Author: Lauren R Stevens
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-07-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1581573561

Hikes and walks all around Western Massachusetts Often compared to the English Lake District, the Berkshires abound with country lanes, scenic vistas, and forest trails for hikers and strollers of all abilities. Lauren R. Stevens has written about the Berkshires for more than 30 years, and 50 Hikes in the Berkshire Hills collects some of the best day hikes, overnights, and scenic walks into a compact and accessible guide. Hikes range from flat rambles through some of the region's most famous villages to the area's longest hikes along the Appalachian and Mohawk Trails. Featuring full-color photographs, maps, and elevation profiles, this is the only guide you'll need to enjoy one of New England's most beautiful regions.

AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts

AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts
Author: John S. Burk
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781628421675

West of Boston and east of the Berkshires, central Massachusetts is sometimes overlooked, but when you visit, you'll find beautiful and exciting hikes regardless of your experience and ability level. AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts features 50 of these hikes, ranging from historic Mohawk and Keystone Arches trails, Mount Grace State Forest, and beloved mountains such as Tully, Holyoke, and Tom. An at-a-glance trip planner highlights the best hikes near public transportation, as well as those that are universally accessible, good for for kids, for dogs, for winter sports, and more. With GPS coordinates for all trailheads, turn-by-turn directions, and information on time, distance, and difficulty for each hike, as well as enriching essays about the area's natural and social history, this brand-new edition is the quintessential guide to exploring the trails of this verdant, scenic, and rugged region.

AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts

AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts
Author: John S. Burk
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781628421675

West of Boston and east of the Berkshires, central Massachusetts is sometimes overlooked, but when you visit, you'll find beautiful and exciting hikes regardless of your experience and ability level. AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts features 50 of these hikes, ranging from historic Mohawk and Keystone Arches trails, Mount Grace State Forest, and beloved mountains such as Tully, Holyoke, and Tom. An at-a-glance trip planner highlights the best hikes near public transportation, as well as those that are universally accessible, good for for kids, for dogs, for winter sports, and more. With GPS coordinates for all trailheads, turn-by-turn directions, and information on time, distance, and difficulty for each hike, as well as enriching essays about the area's natural and social history, this brand-new edition is the quintessential guide to exploring the trails of this verdant, scenic, and rugged region.

AMC's Best Day Hikes in Vermont

AMC's Best Day Hikes in Vermont
Author: Jen Lamphere Roberts
Publisher: AMC's Best Day Hikes
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781628420784

Discover the best hikes in the Green Mountain State, all doable in a day or less, with this indispensable book from the Appalachian Mountain Club-the definitive source on hiking in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Fully updated and revised, the second edition of Best Day Hikes in Vermont features 60 of the state's top treks for all ability levels, from recommended stretches of the Long Trail and the Appalachian Trail to Mount Olga in southern Vermont and Mount Independence along Lake Champlain, near the Canadian border. This edition also features new hikes, including Bald, Bromley, Haystack, and Belvidere mountains; Grout Pond and Somerset Reservoir; Barr Hill; and Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. An at-a-glance trip planner makes it easy to find the best trails for families, dogs, snowshoeing, Cross-country skiing, and more. Both visitors and locals alike will delight in exploring Vermont's natural beauty with AMC as a companion. 60 Hiking routes for all ability levels and seasons, At-a-glance trip planner to help you find the hike that's right for you, Summaries of time, distance, and difficulty level for each hike, GPS Coordinates for trailheads, Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights, Hiking and safety tips, including advice on what to carry in your pack, Essays on the nature and history of the region. Book jacket.

Massachusetts Trail Guide

Massachusetts Trail Guide
Author: John S. Burk
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2021-06
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781628421309

From Mount Greylock to the Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts boasts a stunning variety of hiking trails. This eleventh edition of the Appalachian Mountain Club's comprehensive trail guide provides all the information you'll need, whether you're a seasoned hiker seeking out a new adventure or a someone looking for a family-friendly outing.

AMC's Best Backpacking in New England

AMC's Best Backpacking in New England
Author: Matt Heid
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: SPORTS & RECREATION
ISBN: 9781934028902

"This guide covers thirty-seven multiday backpacking trips in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Each trip is accompanied by an informational map showing the route, basic topography, facilities (including campsites), and important landmarks. Routes vary from easy one-night adventures to epic journeys such as the 100-Mile Wilderness"--

Discover the Berkshires of Massachusetts

Discover the Berkshires of Massachusetts
Author: Charles W. G. Smith
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Berkshire County (Mass.)
ISBN: 9781929173358

Just a few hours from both Boston and New York City are the Berkshires, a beautiful and accessible oasis for outdoor adventurers. Its trails, lakes, and rivers offer recreational opportunities for everyone. Ideal for residents and visitors alike, Discover the Berkshires of Massachusetts details more than 40 of the best hikes, mountain bike trails, and paddles in the region. From short, one-hour excursions to day-long adventures, this three-in-one guide leads explorers to the summit of Mount Greylock, along wooded bike trails in Granville State Forest, along the quiet shores of the Thousand Acre Swamp, and much more. Special features include: *hiking, biking, and paddling trips *estimated time, distance, and level of difficulty for each trip *sidebars on natural features, local history, and wildlife *detailed driving instruction for each trip *quick-reference chart for selecting the perfect trip *extensive lists of resources, outfitters, and campgrounds *detailed in-text maps for each trip