Customer Reviews

Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Massachusetts: A Year-Round Guide to Hikes and Walks from the Top of the Berkshires to the Tip of Cape Cod (Fourth Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

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Over the past year and a half, I've gone on between ten and twenty of the hikes featured in this book with my fiancee. For the most part, they have all been a blast and it's very refreshing to realize just how many awesome nature experiences are within a short drive of our house. It's fun to browse through this book the night before our hike and argue over which one to try next!

Each hike covered includes a map, some general info on the area, difficulty rating, time requirements, and a description of the hike. There's topical historical information, notes on especially cool wildlife/plants to look out for, and a few photographs. Most of the information is very well-presented, although in our experience the maps do vary in quality. I wouldn't worry about getting lost in the woods, but you may miss a turn or two while trying to figure out EXACTLY where you are on the map. Not a huge concern, but worth mentioning. Higher quality maps would definitely have earned this book the full five stars.

If you're a weekend hiker, someone who wants to take a cool walk with their dog, parents with restless kids, or just a person who loves being in the outdoors - I do not think you'll be disappointed with this book. There are hikes in here for everyone.