Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley: Hikes and Walks from Westchester County to Albany (Second Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes) [Paperback]

Stella Green (Author), H. Neil Zimmerman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 5, 2008 | Series: Explorer's 50 Hikes

Completely revised and updated throughout, with 10 new hikes.

This bestselling hiking guide reveals 50 hikes and walks from the East Hudson Highlands to Rockland County and Harriman Park, to the West Hudson Hills, to the Catskills, the Shawangunks, and more. Green and Zimmerman are expert guides to this region rich in history, culture, and lore.

The outings range from short walks to hikes of 14 miles in length, and most are within a two-hour drive of New York City. An at-a-glance chart makes choosing a hike simple, and each hike features a detailed topographic map, driving directions, mileage and elevation rise, and a comprehensive trail description—with fascinating commentary on the human and natural history you'll encounter along the way. 50 black-and-white photographs, 51 maps

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About the Author

Stella Green is the past vice-president of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. She lives in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

H. Neil Zimmerman is past president of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Zimmerman lives in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Countryman Press; Second Edition edition (May 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881507954
• ISBN-13: 978-0881507959
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #97 in Books > Travel > United States > Regions > Northeast

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide to the entire Hudson River Valley, June 28, 2008

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Robert C. Ross (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley: Hikes and Walks from Westchester County to Albany (Second Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes) (Paperback)

Most of the hikes in this excellent guidebook are located in Westchester, Rockland and Orange Counties, but the authors include several hikes throughout the Valley from Albany in the north, east to the Taconic Mountains and west to a few peaks in the Catskills.

The authors published an earlier edition of this book, and this Second Edition has been completely updated with more accurate contact information. It includes 10 new hikes.

The authors cover short walks to hikes of 14 miles in length, most within a two-hour drive from New York City. An excellent chart makes it easy to choose a hike. Each hike features a detailed topographic map, driving directions, mileage and elevation rise, and a comprehensive trail description. 50 black & white photographs, 51 maps.

Green and Zimmerman are past officers of the New York New Jersey Trail Conference, and are very experienced and knowledgeable hikers. They write clear descriptions of the hikes, and enhance their text with interesting commentary on the human and natural history of the area covered.

Although they include some useful hiking tips in the introduction, this guidebook focuses on the trails and hikes themselves. Altogether, it is an excellent, up to date resource for anyone interested in exploring the area on foot.

Robert C. Ross 2008