Hiking New Hampshire [Paperback]

Larry B. Pletcher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1996 | Series: State Hiking Series

Lace up your boots and sample New Hampshire's boundless assortment of hiking trails. Discover the brilliant spectrum of nature's diversity, the seclusion of the upper Connecticut River in verdant North Country forest, the challenge of Caps Ridge Trail over White Mountain granite, and the beauty of Thoreau Falls in the Pemigewasset Wilderness. Hiking New Hampshire, formerly The Hiker's Guide to New Hampshire, fills you in on well-known trails but also introduces some of the state's relatively undiscovered routes. Hiking New Hampshire, by veteran hiker and outdoor writer Larry Pletcher, describes 80 of the best hikes in the Granite State. It contains accurate, up-to-date trail information, maps, and black-and-white photos depicting mountain panoramas, waterfalls, alpine huts, and other feature of the landscape. The hikes range from easy strolls to strenuous treks that can take days to complete along mountain peaks and ridge tops. The guide also includes information on hiking with children, barrier-free trails, and no-trace camping tips. If you're looking for adventure in the Granite State, you'll find it in Hiking New Hampshire.

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Lace up your boots and sample 100 of the finest hiking trails in the Granite State. Explore the secluded headwaters of the Connecticut River in verdant North Country forest, climb the challenging Caps Ridge Trail over White Mountain granite, or amble along the shore of Shoal Pond. Veteran hiker and outdoor writer Larry Pletcher will introduce you to these trails and more. This guide contains up-to-date trail information, accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails, detailed trail maps, information on hiking with children, locations of barrier-free trails and zero-impact camping tips. (6 x 9, 360 pages, b&w photos, maps, charts) Availability note: This book is overdue from the printers as of early July 2001. Please don't use this page to order yet. This page will be updated to reflect the availability of the 7th edition as soon as we have the book. Sorry for the inconvenience and thanks.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Falcon (April 1, 1996)
• ISBN-10: 1560444614
• ISBN-13: 978-1560444619
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,979,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice guide, well-organized, September 23, 2003

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Candace Scott (Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hiking New Hampshire, 2nd (State Hiking Series) (Paperback)

Living in California, I don't get a chance to hike in New Hampshire as often as I would like. But when I do, I always take this lightweight guide along in my car and in the pack. The best part about the guide is that hikes are described in detail and directions to each trailhead are given in exhaustive detail. This is especially important for out-of-towners who aren't familiar with the back country roads. The authors have hiked each of the trails and they offer pithy comments on trail conditions, the possibility of seeing wildlife and other pertinent information.

There is a separate section on the magnificent Cohos Trail, the 200+ mile hike which runs the length of the state. My one slight criticism is the photos, which could be of better quality, but the text, route descriptions and ancillary material are of high quality.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hiking New Hampshire: A Welcome Guide for NH Hikers, October 30, 2002

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Ernest Berube (PAWTUCKET, RI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hiking New Hampshire, 2nd (State Hiking Series) (Paperback)

This is a fine book, with much to offer the novice and dedicated hiker alike. Pletcher's work offers guidance for hiking throughout the state of NH. He has somehow managed to narrow his analysis to 100 fine hikes, which promise adventure into all levels of hiking. While it in no way matches the depth of pure trail knowledge one finds in the AMC guide, it instead offers unique, intimate and eloquent analysis of 100 hikes. Each hike is highlighted with its own map, as well as a chart to graph elevation gains. Also, each trail's difficulty and length are assessed and special attractions unique to the hike are noted. Pletcher is clearly proficient in his knowledge of these trails and, more importantly, adept at putting that knowledge into compact summaries for the benefit of would-be hikers. A must addition to one's hiking library. Ernest M. Berube

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok but refer to a map also, July 17, 2005

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Peter Delvecchia "pd" (new york) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hiking New Hampshire, 2nd (State Hiking Series) (Paperback)

The author's descriptions of the hikes and directions to the trailheads are very good. He also has done a good job narrowing down New Hampshire's many hikes to the 100 best but you need to supplement the book with a topographical map. A few times, distances were inaccurate and the elevation changes are misleading. Also, the photos could be better.