Quiet Water New York, 2nd: Canoe & Kayak Guide (AMC Quiet Water Series) [Paperback]

Alex Wilson (Author), John Hayes (Author)

Book Description

Series: AMC Quiet Water Series | Publication Date: May 1, 2007

This completely revised edition of AMC’s best-selling Quiet Water guide—the first new edition in 10 years—reveals more than 100 spectacular ponds, lakes, and rivers ideally suited for canoeing and kayaking. From the Adirondacks to the western plateau and south to Long Island, the waterways described in this updated guide offer access to unique water adventures for beginners and experienced paddlers, birdwatchers and anglers, families with children and active seniors. Each easy-to-read trip description features a map and photograph of the destination, plus details of the suggested paddling route and the flora and fauna to be seen along the way.

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“New York, among its many attractions, is a flat water paddler’s paradise…finally we have a guide to help us explore its secrets.” —Bill McKibben

About the Author

Alex Wilson is an avid canoeist and naturalist. He is the publisher of Environmental Building News. John Hayes has spent years exploring the quiet waters of New England and New York. Together Alex Wilson and John Hayes have written Quiet Water paddling guides for New Hampshire/Vermont, Massachusetts/Connecticut/Rhode Island, and Maine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books; 2nd edition (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929173733
• ISBN-13: 978-1929173730
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #857,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Nature Travel > Adventure > Kayaking
  • #65 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Nature Travel > Adventure > Canoeing

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very helpful, May 9, 2007

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Mathew W. Moran "matt moran" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quiet Water New York, 2nd: Canoe & Kayak Guide (AMC Quiet Water Series) (Paperback)

In time for spring and summer, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) has released a new, second edition of Quiet Water: New York, a Canoe and Kayak guide to the Empire State compiled by John Hayes and Alex Wilson.



As the title suggests, the authors are very clear that their new guidebook is designed for the canoe and kayak enthusiast who is look for quiet or solitude. There is no whitewater assistance offered here. However, ninety different options around New York State including nine locations within Central New York are suggested in this book.



"Quiet Water" also includes a plethora of helpful suggestions to plan your next outing on the water. The books provides maps, habitat descriptions of each area, phone numbers, websites, even a description of animal habitats one might encounter on the water. Scattered throughout the volume are photos from the water and profiles of local animals.



A great companion guide to anyone who looking to paddle this summer.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Could have more useful info..., August 25, 2007

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R. Hamelin (Schenectady, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quiet Water New York, 2nd: Canoe & Kayak Guide (AMC Quiet Water Series) (Paperback)

Definitely a nice book overall, with thorough descriptions of calm bodies of water in New York State. However, I'm disappointed with the lack of map detail. In addition, there are no coordinates given (i.e., lattitude and longitude). This is an updated book and should definitely include coordinates for modern-day GPS users. I had to cross-reference another book that had better map detail and included coordinates (title: The Hudson River Water Trail Guide-6th edition).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nicely Updated, March 10, 2010

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Rick LaFleur "canoeist" (New England) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Quiet Water New York, 2nd: Canoe & Kayak Guide (AMC Quiet Water Series) (Paperback)

This new edition clearly has updated information which in some cases, needed to be. It makes this book more useful and a fine resource for good paddling choices. It added a few new areas but left some still not included, which, in my opinion - is good - something should be left for the explorers out there. This series continues to improve and offer new paddlers some great choices to find and remind experienced paddlers some places they may have over looked.
Rick