Hiking Massachusetts [Paperback]

Benjamin B. Ames (Author)

Book Description

Series: State Hiking Guides Series | Publication Date: August 1, 2002

Features over 50 of the state's best hikes, combining detailed hiking information with a fascinating education on the ecology of the region and GPS-quality relief maps.
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From the Back Cover

Lace up your boots and sample forty of the finest trails Massachusetts has to offer. This hiker's paradise offers not only mountaintop vistas but also historic landmarks and pristine seashore. Hike along cranberry bogs in Massasoit State Park, trace the edge of a cliff overlooking the Merrimack River in Maudslay State Park, follow the Appalachian Trail over Becket and Walling Mountains in October Mountain State Forest, or walk the state from Rhode Island to New Hampshire on the Midstate Trail. Veteran hiker and outdoor writer Ben Ames will introduce you to these trails and more.Use this guide for: detailed route maps for each trail; accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike; tips on equipment, trip planning, and hiking with dogs and children; accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more. (6 x 9, 240 pages, b&w photos, maps, icons)

About the Author

Writer and outdoorsman, Benjamin Ames is a former newspaper reporter and a graduate of the Columbia Journalism School.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: FalconGuides; 1st edition (August 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762707615
• ISBN-13: 978-0762707614
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,107,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful, well-designed, September 29, 2003

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Ken Zirkel "Kickstand" (Somewhere in New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hiking Massachusetts (Paperback)

This series stands out from other hiking books for its organization and informational approach. Best feature: for each hike there is an elevation graph which displays a line which represents a cross-section of the trail. The line rises and falls with the elevation of the hike. This feature alone is worth the price of the book, as you can tell at a glance how steep your hike will be. The book also has a generous helping of maps and photos, and generous informational sidebars (where to eat, schedule, fees, surface, who owns the land, what other trail users you can expect, and more more more).

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book, March 20, 2010

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Charlie (MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hiking Massachusetts (Paperback)

This is the perfect book for people wanting to hike/backpack in MA. I borrowed a copy from a friend and ended up buying my own. You will not be disappointed.