Water Trails of Western Massachusetts: AMC Guide to Paddling Ponds, Lakes and Rivers [Paperback]

Charles W.G. Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2001

Ideal for paddlers of all ages and abilities! Each water trail description highlights the wildlife, ecology, and landforms of the region, rewarding explorers with insights into the abundant natural wonders of this area.

Special features include: guided tours of the best quietwater, quickwater, and whitewater paddling in the western half of Massachusetts; Boot Prints - describes a scenic hiking trail or nature walk near a featured paddle. Great for those eager to explore on foot as well as by boat, this guide includes: trip highlights chart, locator map, special section on gear and safety, trip planning tips, detailed map, driving directions, access points, paddling distance, scenery, and special features for each trip.

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Ideal for paddlers of all ages and abilities! Each water trail description highlights the wildlife, ecology, and landforms of the region, rewarding explorers with insights into the abundant natural wonders of this area. Special features include: guided tours of the best quietwater, quickwater, and whitewater paddling in the western half of Massachusetts; Boot Prints - describes a scenic hiking trail or nature walk near a featured paddle. Great for those eager to explore on foot as well as by boat, this guide includes: trip highlights chart, locator map, special section on gear and safety, trip planning tips, detailed map, driving directions, access points, paddling distance, scenery, and special features for each trip. (6 X 9, 288 pages, b&w photos, maps, charts)

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books; 1st edition (May 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878239899
• ISBN-13: 978-1878239891
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #656,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Nature Travel > Adventure > Canoeing

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very informative, June 24, 2010

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This review is from: Water Trails of Western Massachusetts: AMC Guide to Paddling Ponds, Lakes and Rivers (Paperback)

I bought this guide for my husband. We both grew up in western MA and have learned a lot about our own "backyard waterways". He quotes the book while we are hiking or kayaking. Some of the information is much needed, like directions to boat launches,(which you would never be able to find without a guide), how much portage, how large the waterbodies are, how many miles the rivertrips are, safety tips, what kind of boats to buy for the local waters and much more. What I was surprised to see in the book was info on how to get to some very nice trails to hike near each of the lakes/ponds or rivers. The author also spent some time noting what different wildlife, and plants you might see. My husband has recommended this book to his friends who kayak or canoe.