Thanks to conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts, Boston-area hiking opportunities are vast and abundant. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Boston guides hikers on routes trodden by the likes of Wampanoag warrior King Phillip and his colonial adversaries, Concord's Henry David Thoreau, Mason Walton - the hermit of Ravenswood, and countless farmers and tradespeople who have walked this historic land since the country's founding.With helpful list of hikes in the front of the book for special interests — best hikes for children, scenic hikes, hikes good for wildlife viewing or seeing waterfalls, best hikes with historic sites and more — hikers of all skill levels can find their perfect hike. Expertly drawn trail maps and trail profiles complement the detailed trail descriptions and useful at-a-glance information.
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Helen Weatherall is a writer whose expeditions have ranged from exploring the salt marshes in Massachusetts to backpacking Canada’s West Coast Trail, to hiking Sri Lanka’s Sinharaja rainforest.
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*My latest hero is Libby Riddles, the first woman to win the Iditarod. She won the famous dogsled race in 1985. Riddles' trick to winning was to be the only racer to head out into a fierce storm on one leg of the race.
*I love the writers John Steinbeck, Annie Proulx and Dick Francis
*To persuade my husband it made sense to get a dog (a 14 lb rat terrier named Katy) I told him her needs are my needs, in a word- walks.
* Words I live by: Life is an adventure
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5.0 out of 5 stars
This book solves arguments!,
This review is from: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Boston: Including Coastal and Interior Regions, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island (Paperback)
It seems that no matter how many trail maps we carry, my husband and I end up arguing about which way to go at every fork. No more! This book has accompanied us on our last few Saturday hikes, and voila -- no more doubt. The descriptions of the trails are superb -- illustrative and clear. We also enjoy reading the little history snippets.We heartily recommend sticking this book in your pack and hitting the trails with peace of mind!
4.0 out of 5 stars
good job,
By John Stevens (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Boston: Including Coastal and Interior Regions, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island (Paperback)
I really like the way the trails are clearly laid out. The historical tidbits are a nice touch too. Now I've got a great book to take with me on my libation explorations.
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Excellent guide,
By Sabine Voigt (Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Boston: Including Coastal and Interior Regions, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island (Paperback)
Great guide. In addition to taking the reader on well-known hikes in and around the Boston area, this book introduced me to a number of wonderful new hikes and has led me to discover hidden gems around Boston. It is well written, well organized and has detailed trail descriptions making it an excellent guide that is easy to use. I love all the historic references and the author's descriptions of geology, wildlife and native plants around the trails which make this guide a really interesting and enjoyable read. Highly recommended.
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bridle trail, great pasture, wildlife pond, emerald necklace, stage island, connector trail, horticultural society, wheelchair traversable, easing downhill, stay with the trail, trail diverts, trail surface, hiking time, old cart road, trail bends, yellow trail, inner beach, trail dips, trail swings, hiking east, steep banking, trail veers, hiking south, vernal pools, dry footing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Bay Circuit Trail, Skyline Trail, Charles River, Plum Island, Blue Hills, New England, Jamaica Pond, Muddy River, Storrow Drive, New Hampshire, King Philip, Freedom Trail, Cape Ann, Jamaica Plain, Caryl Trail, World's End, Parker River, Mount Wachusett, Trustees of Reservations, Crane Beach, Washington Street, Walden Pond, Cedar Hill, Ridge Trail, Weir Hill Browse Sample Pages:
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bridle trail, great pasture, wildlife pond, emerald necklace, stage island, connector trail, horticultural society, wheelchair traversable, easing downhill, stay with the trail, trail diverts, trail surface, hiking time, old cart road, trail bends, yellow trail, inner beach, trail dips, trail swings, hiking east, steep banking, trail veers, hiking south, vernal pools, dry footing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Bay Circuit Trail, Skyline Trail, Charles River, Plum Island, Blue Hills, New England, Jamaica Pond, Muddy River, Storrow Drive, New Hampshire, King Philip, Freedom Trail, Cape Ann, Jamaica Plain, Caryl Trail, World's End, Parker River, Mount Wachusett, Trustees of Reservations, Crane Beach, Washington Street, Walden Pond, Cedar Hill, Ridge Trail, Weir Hill Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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