Exploring the Appalachian Trail Hikes in Southern New England: Connecticut Massachusetts Vermont (Paperback)

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10 b/w photos 65 maps Complete descriptions of 170 great day hikes on the AT Easy-to-read topographic maps and elevation profiles for each hike Plants, wildlife, and historical points to see along the way From the spruce forests of Tennessee and the leafy gorges of Virginia to the rolling Pennsylvania hills and the rocky heights of New England, the Appalachian Trail offers 2,200 miles of hiking opportunities. The five books in this series present accurate, detailed information for 170 day hikes (and a few overnighters), all recommended by AT experts. Where to start and finish, water sources and shelters, early exit options, and what to expect on the trail itself are described. Specially commissioned easy-to-read-and-use topographic maps and elevation profiles accompany each recommended hike; mileage data, the best direction to travel, route difficulty, and sources for additional maps and information are also included. Each book points out natural and historical featuresplants, trees, animals, landforms, bridges, vistasthat make the recommended hikes special.

Product Details

• Paperback: 292 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 1st edition (March 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081172669X
• ISBN-13: 978-0811726696
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.9 x 0.7 inches
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• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #260,997 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Super guide book for the New England AT, April 8, 2009

By	Rich D. "Rich D" (Wethersfield, CT) - See all my reviews

This book is awesome for guiding your adventures on the lower New England AT. The book has all the info you need on trails, shelters, water sources, and parking. There are also elevation maps and recommended routes to take. The only feature that I thought was not super were the small topo/contour maps. Streams were not easy to see on the maps and the fidelity of the maps could have been a bit better. I purchased the ATC Connecticut/Mass. maps which are awesome. This is the book I will go to every time I want to take a trip on the AT in this lower New England area.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice guide to plan your hikes, March 21, 2009

By	Gardening in Upstate NY (New York State) - See all my reviews

This is a gem of a book. Has good descriptions of hikes on segments of the AT. You can go as far as you can walk or take a few hours to hike. Good maps and assessments of terrain.Lets you match the hike with your abilities. Interesting social and historic notes, it makes you think about how the wilderness has evolved to once again take back what were cleared and settled areas, traces of which remain. Clear directions. Fits nicely in backpack.