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The most popular hiking guide to Massachusetts.

A revised 5th edition of a classic hiking guide to one of the most-visited regions of Pennsylvania.

An updated guide to one of the East Coast's most popular hiking venues.

This all-new hiking guide covers Minnesota's distinct areas of terrain and habitat the northern arboreal forests, the western prairies, the deciduous forests, and the southeastern Mississippi River bluffs. These diverse areas offer a wide variety of hiking experiences, flora and fauna, and spectacular vistas. Ranging from easy walks of several miles to daylong outings, these hikes take advantage of Minnesota's extensive and well-maintained state and national parks. Bonus destinations of historical importance or scenic value also are described. Each chapter includes driving directions to the trailhead, a topographic map, trail mileage and estimated hiking time, a trail description with safety notes, and stories of the human, natural, and geological history you'll encounter along the way."

This comprehensive guide describes more than 50 of the best day and overnight hikes across the state of Washington. The author has organized the book by region and has handpicked hikes from the shores of the Olympic Peninsula to the Columbia Basin of eastern Washington that highlight the varied terrain, ecosystems, and flora and fauna Washington has to offer. He also includes interesting insights into the geography and history of each place that only 15-plus years of firsthand experience can provide. Hike to a high mountain pass in the Northern Cascades or trace the landscape of a volcano at Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument; discover why they call it the Evergreen State as you roam through fabled groves of mammoth Douglas firs and wildflower-filled fields in Mount Rainier National Park. Let this book be your guide to experiencing all the beauty and breathtaking imagery of Washington State.

The surprisingly diverse hiking opportunities in Louisiana.

Michigan's Lower Peninsula offers extremely diverse terrain, from beaches that are home to shipwrecks and lighthouses, streams populated with trout, and wildflower and orchid fields to spaces with unusual geological formations, sand dunes, and steep climbs, and beech forests perfect for birding.Each chapter begins with an overview of each hike-the type of hike, total distance, time, difficulty, highlights, maps, and trailhead GPS coordinates. Readers will learn the best way to access the trail, tips and suggestions, and key features to look out for along the way (scenic views, drinking water, rest stops, waterfalls, and old growth trees). Whether readers are setting out in the Sleeping Bear region to observe shipwrecks, open dunes, and beach walking on the South Manitou Island trail, 50 Hikes in Michigan (with 10 bonus hikes!) is the perfect companion.

Only a short distance outside of the bustling metropolis that is the Big Apple, the lower Hudson Valley offers views of rolling green hills, jagged cliffs, and bubbling bodies of water, while hikers can also observe the Manhattan skyline off in the distance.With hikes of all types and difficulties from lower Westchester County to the Shawangunks, 50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley has something for hikers of every experience level. Each hike provides a difficulty rating, approximate walking time, distance, vertical rise, maps, and trailhead GPS coordinates outlined at the beginning of the chapter, and provides tips and suggestions for getting to the trail, resting, and observing views throughout the hike. Whether the reader is heading to the nature center and wildflower sanctuary at Teatown Lake Reservation, trekking through dense woods and observing interesting boulders on the Breakneck Mountain Loop, or taking in the spectacular views of mighty Storm King, 50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley is the ideal guide.

The beautiful views, rugged peaks, lush forests, and rushing waterfalls spanning the 6 million acres of the Adirondack Park are every hikers dream. 50 Hikes in the Adirondack Mountains provides hikers of all experience levels and ability with carefully outlined, detailed tips and suggestions for 50 different hikes in the region.The hikes range in length, difficulty, and type, and feature various highlights, such as mysterious caves, uninhabited lakes, fire towers offering breathtaking views, and marshy, dense wetlands. Within the section dedicated to each hike, tips and tricks for getting to the trail, places to rest along the way, and areas to stop for incomparable views are all noted. With 50 Hikes in the Adirondack Mountains, readers won't miss a thing on their next trek through the mountain trails.

From paths passing over foothills and bordering streams to dense wilderness routes and National Recreation Trails, 50 Hikes Around Anchorage is a traveler's guide to anything and everything in the Anchorage region, only a stone's throw from the city. Each chapter begins with an overview of each hike--the type, season best for hiking, total distance, time, difficulty, elevation, location, maps, and trailhead GPS coordinates. Readers will learn the best way to get to the trail, tips and suggestions while following the trail, and important things to watch out for (from wildlife to spectacular views). Whether readers are looking for an easy stride through the South Fork Falls woodland or a strenuous climb up the forest/tundra of Twin Peaks, with 50 Hikes Around Anchorage hikers of all abilities and experience levels can make the most of their outdoor excursion in the Anchorage area.

Day hikes and overnights in the breathtaking Ozark Plateau

Great hikes plus the natural and human history of each area.

A thoroughly revised and updated edition, with four new hikes.

An extensive guide to the best hiking Arizona has to offer.

A guide to 50 hikes and backpacking trips in the northern Florida peninsula, ranging from State Road 40 to the Georgia border and east of the panhandle.

A bestselling guide by the dean of Pennsylvania hikers.

A hike for every interest and ability!

The Western New York region encompasses forested hills, rolling farmland, picturesque villages, and natural wonders like the Genessee River Gorge, Allegany State Park, and Chautauqua Lake.

The best hikes in-and beyond-the web of trails that covers the Anchorage area, from well-known treks to little-know gems.

A hike for every interest and ability!

A treasury of trails that takes you to the best wild places in the Garden State

A comprehensive handbook to navigate the cities, lakes, and everything in between

The essential guide to the Athens of America

50 beautiful trails around Boston and the Cape