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AMC White Mountain Guide, 28th Edition: Hiking trails in the White Mountain National Forest |
Author: Appalachian Mountain Club
Celebrating 100 years in print, this is AMC's latest edition of the hiker's "bible".
It's an exhaustive listing of trails in the WMNF.
Trail descriptions include distances, elevations, intersections with other trails, and
some points of interest. This book provides vital information for following the trails and how to avoid dangerous spots in bad weather. Includes detailed paper maps; Tyvek maps
available separately. |
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AMC White Mountains Map Set, 2nd Edition |
Author: Appalachian Mountain Club
This set of AMC's waterproof, tear-resistant, Tyvek maps of the White Mountain National Forest is an essential addition to a hiker’s pack. Built to last, they'll withstand the rigors of even the most rugged White Mountain hikers for years to come.
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Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide |
Author: Appalachian Mountain Club
Another trail guide produced by the AMC. This covers the mountains and hiking areas
in NH that aren't part of the WMNF: Cardigan, Kearsarge, Monadnock, Pawtuckaway
State Park, Lakes region, Merrimack Valley, and more. A great reference for when
you don't want to make the drive all the way up to the "big" mountains.
Includes detailed maps. |
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Maine Mountain Guide: The Hiking Trails of Maine Featuring Baxter State Park |
Author: Appalachian Mountain Club
Another trail guide produced by the AMC. This covers the major hiking areas
in Maine including: Katahdin, Arrostook, Piscataquis Mountains, Camden Hills,
Oxford Hills, Grafton Notch, Weld Region, Rangeley, and more.
Includes detailed maps. |
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Weekend Walks in Rhode Island: 40 Trails for Hiking, Birding & Nature Viewing, Fourth Edition |
Author: Ken Weber
For years Ken Weber has been educating visitors and natives to the historic and natural wonders of the Ocean State. The 40 walks and gentle hikes in this guide reveal the best terrain the state has to offer, both urban and rural.
This guide includes the cliffs of Block Island; the beaches of Ninigret and Napatree; the quiet woods and fields of the Northwestern Corner; the wildlife sanctuaries and islands of Narragansett Bay; and the mansions of Cliff Walk in Newport. The walks range from 1.5 to 9 miles in length, from gentle strolls to more challenging day hikes. Each chapter includes directions to the trailhead, a detailed map, a complete description of the route, and natural and historic highlights you'll see along the way.
Book includes 30 black and white photographs and 41 maps.
Ken Weber, recently deceased, was a nature columnist and former editor for the Providence Journal, and an enthusiastic explorer of Rhode Island for more than 30 years.
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Foghorn Outdoors New England Hiking: The Complete Guide to More Than 380 Hikes |
Author: Michael Lanza
Containing clear, concise trail descriptions as well as driving directions and where to find
maps, this is the hiker's guide to finding the best spots in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
This guidebook includes coverage of New Hampshire's White Mountains, Maine's Acadia National Park and Baxter State Park, and Vermont's Long Trail. With new sections listing the best hikes for every kind of outdoor enthusiast - from best waterfalls to best hikes with kids - families, day-trippers, and seasoned hikers looking for a change of pace will all find the perfect trail among the options selected by hiker and outdoor expert Michael Lanza. |
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50 Hikes in the White Mountains |
Author: Daniel Doan and Ruth Doan MacDougall
Daniel Doan, regarded as New Hampshire’s preeminent outdoorsman, spent nearly seven
decades in New Hampshire and almost as long writing about the outdoors in fiction and
nonfiction. His hiking books, 50 Hikes in the White Mountains and 50 More Hikes
in New Hampshire, were the start of the entire 50 Hike series from Countryman Press.
After his death in 1993, his daughter Ruth Doan MacDougall, a novelist who for years
helped him keep his hiking books up to date, assumed their authorship.
Discover the White Mountains’ riches with this fifth edition of the classic hiker’s
guidebook. The 50 hikes range in length from 1 to 33 miles, from gentle walks to
challenging multi-day backpacks. Each description includes driving directions, an
account of the route you’ll be walking, a clear map, and fascinating information on
the history, wildlife, and lore of this rugged land. |
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50 More Hikes in New Hampshire |
Author: Daniel Doan and Ruth Doan MacDougall
The trails in the fourth edition of this classic collection, which extend from the
Massachusetts border to beyond the northern reaches of the White Mountains, range from
nature walks to rugged peak climbs, from day hikes to extended backpacks. In addition
to directions to the trailheads, topographical maps, and complete mile-by-mile hiking
descriptions, you’ll find engaging commentary on your route—its natural and
geographical features and its human history. The authors bring a lifetime of hiking
the mountains of New Hampshire to provide a knowledgeable portrait of each trail that
is personal, charming, and filled with gentle humor. |
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Green Mountain Club; Day Hiker's GUIDE to Vermont - Trips Beyond the Long Trail |
Author: Green Mountain Club
Visit Vermont's high peaks, lakes and ponds, natural and historical areas, state parks, nature centers, and recreation paths. The Day Hiker's Guide includes short walks in the woods as well as daylong treks - there are trails to suit most anyone. |
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100 Classic Hikes of the Northeast |
Author: Jared Gange
The best mountain hikes of the Northeastern United States. Concise descriptions, detailed directions, 23 maps, and 123 photos. |
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Randolph Paths; Guide to the Northern Presidentials and the Crescent Range |
Author: Randolph Mountain Club
Fist published in 1917, Randolph Paths serves as the definitive guide for the trails, peaks and points of interest in the rugged Northern Presidentials of New Hampshire's White Mountains and on the forested slopes of the Crescent Range to the north. |
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AMC Guide to Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park |
Author: Appalachian Mountain Club
Acadia National Park is one of America's great natural treasures- a rare meeting of mountains and sea that offers dramatic vistas and great hiking. From outstanding shore walks to pleasant woodland strolls to the spectacular cliff ladder trails, this portable hiking and nature guide describes all of Acadia National Park's hiking
trails, plus much more. |
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The Guidebook to New Hampshire's Great Unknown; The Cohos Trail |
Author: Kim Robert Nilsen
Wild. Remote. Haunting. Starkly beautiful. Coos County, New Hampshire! The trail they call The Cohos will take you there, where moose reign and only loons break the grand mountain silence. |
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50 Hikes in Vermont- Walks, Hikes, and Overnights in the Green Mountain State |
Author: Green Mountain Club
Ranging in length from 1/4 to more than 14 miles, the hikes include such landmarks as Camel's Hump, Mount Mansfield, Smuggler's Notch, and Mount Ascutney. Each is described in careful detail and accompanied by driving directions, a clear map, a difficulty rating, and a wealth of information on the area's geology, history and wildlife. A new quick reference chart summarizes the features of all 50 hikes to help you plan your trip. |
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AMC - Nature Hikes in the White Mountains |
Author: Robert N. Buchsbaum
Discover waterfalls, secluded mountain ponds, blueberry patches, and more with this guide to day hikes in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Each trip comes alive as naturalist Robert Buchsbaum mixes trail descriptions with natural history. This guidebook includes updated trail descriptions and eight new hikes, helping nature lovers and families explore more of the beautiful White Mountains. |
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Vermont & New Hampshire - Winter Trails: The Best Cross-Country and Snowshoe Trails |
Author: Marty Basch
Designed for all levels, from consummate winter recreational skiers and snowshoers to
beginners and families, Winter Trails will lead you to the best places to snowshoe or cross-country ski in Vermont and New Hampshire. Be it a day trip or a two-hour jaunt, you can enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of the great outdoors in winter with these 39 carefully researched trails. Each outing is described in detail and includes information about the natural landscape, such as distance in miles, trail difficulty, surface quality, and more. New converts to the winter sports will also find a rundown of proper equipment and clothing suggestions, as well as tips on safety, navigation, and trail etiquette. Use this guide to explore the best trails that Vermont and New Hampshire have to offer. |
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White Mountains Map Book: New Hampshire and Maine |
Author: Steve Bushey and Angela Faeth
This map book enables you to get the most from your outdoor experience. To help you get started, it provides descriptions of some of the best hikes the White Mountains have to offer along with detailed, easy-to-use maps. The hikes are divided into 14 popular hiking regions. Each region has several recommended hikes to shoose from with descriptions of the route, views, and historical items along the way to help plan your own trips. |
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AMC Guide to Mount Washington and the Presidential Range |
Author: AMC
Compiled from the same comprehensive research as the AMC White Mountain Guide, this lightweight hiking guide covers all trails in one of the region's most popular destinations- Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. Thorough directions include trail descriptions, distances, estimated hiking times, and note some scenic views, natural formations, and other points of interest along the way. |
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Longstreet Highroad Guide to the New Hampshire Mountains |
Author: Carol Cushing
New Hampshire's most outstanding natural features and exciting world of outdoor recreation come alive in this book. Experienced mountain travelers and first-time visitors will find this reference work indispensible. Use it to discover back roads perfect for scenic drives through vibrant fall colors, hiking trails in secluded wilderness, tent, RV, and backcountry camping spots, and quiet lakes ideal for fishing. This comprehensive guidebook brings together the natural history and features of the mountains in a format that is easy to use and packed with detailed information. |
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Long Trail: End-to-Ender's Guide |
Author: Mr. Natural for the Green Mountain Club
Whether you are hiking for one week or four, this guide- updated annually- provides information about trail conditions, shelter relocations, trail towns, mail drops, water supplies susceptible to drought, hiker-friendly inns, shops that will repair equipment in a pinch, transportation to the trail, and much more. |
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Guide to the Cultural and Natural History of the Four Soldiers Path |
Author: Dave Thurlow, Clare Long, and Doug Mayer
This small booklet provides a cursory introduction to the lands surrounding the Four Soldiers Path. Through these pages, you will discover new insights and appreciation for the flora, fauna, and cultural history of the Randolph Community Forest and the adjacent lands of the White Mountain National Forest Pond of Safety tract. |
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An Outdoor Family Guide to Acadia National Park |
Author: Lisa Gollin Evans
Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine is the place for family adventures, and this new guide is filled with easy ways to make them happen. It shows families how to take advantage of the fifty-seven miles of carriage roads ideal for biking and strolling; easy ocean and shore access; inland lakes and coastlines ideal for kayaking and canoeing; a variety of historical, cultural, and natural attractions; and extraordinary interpretive programs. The 35 family-friendly outings described here direct families to historic landmarks as well as animals, plants, and other natural features that might otherwise be missed. Trips are organized by type of activity and geographic region. Each description includes information on level of difficulty, length, starting elevation, high point, and best season. A Trip Finder appendix is included to help you quickly choose an outing that fits your needs. |
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Audubon Guide to the National Wildlife Refuges: New England |
Author: Rene Laubach
Includes informative coverage of 17 New England refuges. Overviews of landscape and climate, noteworthy animals and plants, color photographs, outdoor activities including hiking, canoeing, camping, hunting, and fishing. Complete maps, directions, and other useful information.
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Make a Splash: Swimming holes and Waterfalls of the Green Mountains |
Author: Jason Minor
To help with trip planning, guides are included to help you select swimming holes to visit, and then how to find the spot you have picked. Each location is rated. |
