Capturing the myriad of contrasting landscapes that span the Empire State, Hiking New York offers an ample sampling of hikes in the region for both the experienced peak bagger and the first-time hiker. Authors Rhonda and George Ostertag describe 75 hikes with rich physical, geologic, and cultural detail. Genessee River Gorge mist plumes, Mt. Marcy's Indian moniker "Cloud Splitter," Rip Van Winkle, Sleepy Hollow...it's all here to be packed along on your next trip. From the soothing summits of the Alleghenies rising from whisper-quiet forests to the chiseled Adirondacks, replete with 4,000 footers, from the plodding Hudson and nearby Appalachian trail to the thundering spillways of the Niagara Frontier, Hiking New York logs hundreds of miles of trails with hike specifics like length, difficulty, trailhead directions, and special attractions. Each detailed hike description is accompanied by up-to-date and easy-to-use maps and provocative black-and-white photos. The authors, with 15 years of guidebook writing experience, also provide timely information on trail markings, land ownership and wilderness ethics and safety. Despite the East's early settlement, New York still revels in open spaces and untarnished vistas. Let Hiking New York be your trail companion.
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Lace up your boots and sample seventy-five of the best trails the Empire State has to offer. From the 4,000-foot peaks of the Adirondacks to the glacier-gouged landscape of the Finger Lakes region, from the Niagara Frontier's historic Erie Canal to the lore of Rip Van Winkle's Catskills, the trails in hiking New York should please nature lovers and history buffs alike. Let veteran hikers Rhonda and George Ostertag lead you through short nature walks, lengthy canal and rail trails, and rugged wilderness hikes.Inside you'll find: up-to-date trail information; accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails; difficulty ratings for each hike; detailed trail maps; zero-impact camping tips. (6 x 9, 336 pages, b&w photos, maps, charts)
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About the Author
Rhonda Ostertag, a writer, George Ostertag, a photographer, have spent the last two decades collaborating on articles and books about nature, travel, and outdoor recreation. They live in Keizer, Oregon.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
good book for starters,
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This review is from: Hiking New York, 2nd (State Hiking Series) (Paperback)
A good book for starters, but it has no topographical maps and does not list every trail to the summits of the several mountains that it discusses. For more avid hikers, something more specific is required because this book limits your knowledge of the hiking trails and possible camping spots, etc.
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