This new guide from the publishers of the Best Day Hikes series provides a comprehensive look at what you need to plan a memorable backpacking trip in a region known for its rugged terrain. You’ll explore the wildest, least-traveled trails on 33 trips that are rated by difficulty—from Easy to Epic. You’ll read about nine wilderness areas, eight state forests, four state parks, two national forests, and a variety of other protected landscapes. Each trip description includes regional locator and trip maps, as well as photos of the area taken by author Matt Heid.
Heid maximizes your wilderness experience by selecting loop hikes, conveniently eliminating the need to cross roads or shuttle a car. Overnight options—including camp sites and lean-tos—are also listed, as well as tips on safety and gear to better prepare you for a challenging and rewarding backcountry adventure.
Matt Heid is former senior editor of AMC Outdoors and a regular contributor to the magazine. He leads trips and teaches classes in outdoor photography, natural history, and navigation. This is his third book.
Product Details
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books; 1st edition (April 1, 2008)
This review is from: AMC's Best Backpacking in New England (Paperback)
Great book. I've already done a few of the hikes from it. The hikes are rated in difficulty, so you know what you're getting into. The details on Shelters, campsites, water... are perfect. Directions to trailheads and parking are complete and accurate. All you need in addition to this book is an actual map of the area. The maps in the book are good for an overview, but won't do for safety's sake once you're out there on your own.
I'm looking forward to doing more of the hikes next summer.
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This review is from: AMC's Best Backpacking in New England (Paperback)
We cannot wait until it gets a little warmer so we can begin some of these trips!!! There are some GREAT backpacking trips in here, especially for those who usually only have weekends available. A lot of these are hikes that can be done in 2 or 3 days, so a weekend or a weekend plus a day off is perfect.
We are not full equiped for overnight winter hikes, so after a day hike often spend the evening going through the book deciding what hikes we want to do first!! For the weekend backpacker, I highly reccomend this book. The hikes range from easy to hard, so even the experienced hiker should be able to find something to suit them.
It also tells you what map you should purchase, along with trail info/adivce, and places to camp overnight and how far into/from the trail they are.
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This review is from: AMC's Best Backpacking in New England (Paperback)
This book was a gift to me, but one that I have now recommended to anyone who would like to learn about some of the best hiking and overnight spots that New England has to offer. The book makes trip planning easy and is one that I will certainly use for years to come.
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