Appalachian Trail Guide to Massachusetts-Connecticut

Appalachian Trail Guide to Massachusetts-Connecticut
Author: Sue Spring
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Appalachian Trail
ISBN: 9781889386898

The official guide to the 141 miles of the Appalachian Trail between the Vermont and New York lines, paralleling the western borders of Massachusetts and Connecticut. This packaged product includes a new edition of the guidebook, in modern unidirectional format, with a set of four detached topographical maps (two sheets, printed on both sides), scaled at one inch: one mile with 100-foot contours and including elevation profiles, shelters and other features, and water sources. Features of the Massachusetts-Connecticut route include Mt. Greylock, the nearby towns of the Berkshires, and the river walks of western Connecticut. The range of the maps is from several miles into Vermont to about 20 miles into New York (reaching the train stop that connects hikers to Manhattan ) The book includes local history as well as background on trail landmarks.

Awol on the Appalachian Trail

Awol on the Appalachian Trail
Author: David Miller
Publisher: Wingspan Press
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2006
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1595940561

A 41-year-old engineer quits his job to hike the Appalachian Trail. This is a true account of his hike from Georgia to Maine, bringing to the reader the life of the towns and the people he meets along the way.

Moon Drive & Hike Appalachian Trail

Moon Drive & Hike Appalachian Trail
Author: Timothy Malcolm
Publisher: Moon Travel
Total Pages: 676
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1640492720

Whether you're stopping for a day trek or taking a weekend getaway, hit the road and hit the legendary trail with Moon Drive & Hike Appalachian Trail. Make your escape on shorter trips from major cities or drive the entire three-week route from Georgia to Maine Find your hike along the Appalachian Trail with detailed trail descriptions, mileage, difficulty ratings, and tips for picking the right section of the trail for you Discover adventures off the trail: Immerse yourself in the spirit of colorful trail towns, peep the changing leaves in the Berkshires, and cruise the sun-dappled Skyline Drive. Kick back after a day hike at a microbrewery in Asheville, dig in to southern barbecue (hey, you've earned it), or unwind in the coffee shops and art galleries of a hip New England hamlet Take it from avid hiker Timothy Malcolm, who shares his insight on the best views, waterfalls, mountains, and (of course!) breweries Full-color photos, strategic itineraries, easy-to-use maps and site-to-site driving times Get the lowdown on when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, and braving different road and weather conditions, plus tips for LGBTQ travelers, seniors, and road-trippers with kids With Moon Drive & Hike Appalachian Trail's practical tips and local know-how, you're ready to lace up your hiking boots, pick a trailhead, and embark on your adventure. Looking to explore more of America on wheels? Try Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip. Doing more than driving through? Check out Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Moon Carolinas & Georgia.

Appalachian Odyssey

Appalachian Odyssey
Author: Jeffrey H Ryan
Publisher: Down East Books
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2016-07-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1608935795

Like many hikers who’ve completed the Appalachian Trail, Jeffrey Ryan didn’t do it in one long through-hike. Grabbing weekends here and days off there, it took Jeffrey twenty-eight years to finish the trail, and along the way he learned much about himself and made many new friends, including his best friend, who made the journey with him from start to finish. Including 75 color photos, this engaging book is part memoir, part natural history and lore, and part practical advice. Whether you’ve hiked the AT, are planning to hike it, or only wish to dream of hiking it, this is the book to read next.

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"--

Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Planner

Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Planner
Author: David Lauterborn
Publisher: Appalachian Trail Conference
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-03-30
Genre: Appalachian Trail
ISBN: 9781889386652

Each year, nearly 2,000 men, women and, occasionally, children set out to hike the 2,174 miles of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine (or vice versa). Good preparation is often the key to whether they become part of the 20-25 percent who make it. For this adventure of a lifetime, the [i]Thru-Hike Planner[/i] will help you chart a course, work out a budget, choose gear, plan meals, get in shape and otherwise inspire. It comes with homework: charts and worksheets and checklists and forms, all designed to be ripped out and spread over the kitchen table and then stuck in your pack.Formerly the popular [i]Appalachian Trail Workbook for Planning Thru-hikes[/i], which went through six revisions between 1992 and 2003, this title underwent a total make-over in 2005, bringing together the up-to-date advice of recent hikers with the mileages and trends seen by the trail's managers. This 4th edition advances the mileages and shelters to 2009 status and includes new tips.

Water Trails of Western Massachusetts

Water Trails of Western Massachusetts
Author: Charles W. G. Smith
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001-05
Genre: Canoes and canoeing
ISBN: 9781878239891

These 32 nature tours highlight the wildlife plants and landforms of this vibrant region Many tours include a Boot Print that describes a scenic hiking trail or nature walk near the featured waterway

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Author: Charles H. W. Foster
Publisher:
Total Pages: 248
Release: 1987
Genre: History
ISBN:

In 1968, management of the Appalachian Trail shifted from control by an informal alliance of private-citizen volunteers to a designated responsibilty of the National Park Service. To protect it from adverse development, Congress had made the trail part of the national park system and endorsed an unique private/public cooperative management system involving scores of private organizations and public jurisdictions. The volunteers still have the lead role in defining the work, but public agencies have the accountability. This June 1987 history is the inside story of how the pieces of that puzzle were put together, by the chairman of a group of volunteers and state-appointed officials that crafted this model of private/public stewardship of public recreational lands.

Appalachian Trail Guide to Massachusetts-Connecticut

Appalachian Trail Guide to Massachusetts-Connecticut
Author: Sue Spring
Publisher: Appalachian Trail Conference
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-08-05
Genre: Appalachian Trail
ISBN: 9781889386676

The official guide to the 145 miles of the Appalachian Trail between the Vermont and New York lines, paralleling the western borders of Massachusetts and Connecticut. Features of the route include Mt. Greylock, the nearby towns of the Berkshires, and the riverwalks of western Connecticut. This guidebook, in modern "unidirectional" format, comes with a set of four detached topographical maps (two sheets, printed on both sides), scaled at 1:63,360 with 100-foot contours and including elevation profiles, shelters and other features and water sources.

Backpacker's Magazine Guide to the Appalachian Trail

Backpacker's Magazine Guide to the Appalachian Trail
Author: Jim Chase
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 258
Release: 1989-04-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0811742466

Whether you're just setting out for a day hike or are planning to trek all the way from Maine to Georgia, Backpacker Magazine's Guide to the Appalachian Trail is the definitive guide to the most famous footpath in the nation. This updated edition provides detailed descriptions of what terrain hikers can expect to find in any given section, along with information on local natural history and nearby towns and landmarks. Chapters on the geology of the trail and the history of its creation complete the picture, ensuring that this will continue to be a well-worn resource for countless hikers.