Connecticut, massachusetts, vermont, new hampshire, maine. A popular trail through the white mountains is the 2. Check out this book before you head out and youll be. They proceeded to complete the new hampshire 4,000 footers, then ranged far and wide bagging the highest peaks all over the northeast and hiking in montana and even the alps. Southern new hampshire trail guide, 4th edition amcs comprehensive guide to hiking trails of southern new hampshire, featuring mount monadnock and mount cardigan fully revised and updated, this trusty guide from the editor of the bestselling amc white mountain guide provides the most comprehensive information available about the trails of.
Readers will also find 20 allnew detailed trail maps within the book. Books set in new hampshire score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. For an easy hike, head for mount monadnock, reportedly one of the most hiked mountains in the world lincoln woods trail. He is the author of it happened in massachusetts and several outdoor recreation guides. Hiking new hampshire by larry pletcher, paperback barnes. Living in new hampshire, its all too easy to take our surroundings for granted. A resident of warner, new hampshire, where he lives with his wife and daughter, larry has called an old new england farmhouse home since 1975. Appalachian mountain club, 10 city square, boston, ma 02129. Hiking with all of you over the years has been a truly wonderful experience, and on behalf of our guides and ourselves, we want to thank you for joining us on the worlds most beautiful hiking trails. White mountain guide is the definitive resource for hiking in the region.
They proceeded to complete the new hampshire 4,000 footers, then ranged far and wide bagging the highest peaks all over the northeast and hiking in. This guidebook offers detailed information on every single hiking trail in the white mountain national forest. Listing 29 trails in the whites this book covers some of the finest hiking in the northeast. After a while, the stunning mountains, coastline, and even the fall foliage might not stand out to you so its important to stop every once in a while and take a moment to appreciate. Mount monadnock with historic features, sunapee and pillsbury state parks, mount cardigan, and belknap range appalachian mountain club by appalachian mountain club books feb 7, 2015. The 10 best new hampshire hiking trails with photos. Includes details on the flora and fauna, local history and sightseeing in the nearby area. Hiking the monadnock region books about new hampshire. Apr 01, 2001 hiking new hampshire, 2nd state hiking guides series pletcher, larry b. Apr 30, 2015 we asked steve smith, nh hiking expert and editor of amcs fully revised southern new hampshire trail guide, 4th edition featuring mount monadnock and mount cardigan, to share six of his favorite often overlooked hikes in southern nh. Zealand falls, twin mountain a favorite hike of expert and novice climbers alike, this trail. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. She transformed the sandwich hiking group, organizing it and suggesting the best tuesday hikes. The compelling and beautifully written story of tom ryan and atticus m.
The new hampshire appalachian trail begins at the bridge over the connecticut river that separates vermont and new hampshire. Your source for information on hiking and backpacking in the white mountains of new hampshire. Sep 12, 2019 how to find the hike thats right for your family. Whether your choosing a thoughtful gift for an outdoor lover or want to treat yourself, heres 51 of the best hiking books to get you in the mood to hit the trails. The revised and expanded second edition of the topselling hiking guide to new hampshires highest peaks. All the best, clare grabher, new england hiking holidays 800 869 0949. The state of new hampshire has fortyeight 4,000 footer mountains in the white mountains listed below in order of highest elevation to lowest elevation. Easy this is a fairly easy hike with an incredible reward at the end. The cohos trail is new hampshire s longest and newest hiking trail. Whether for intermediatelevel hikes or challenging, allday outings, amcs southern new hampshire trail guide is a musthave for every avid hiker who sets out to explore the central and southern regions of the granite state. Hiking the fortyeight, fourthousandfoot peaks of new hampshires white mountains. New 30th edition of the hikers bible for new hampshires white mountains, with 16 newly described trails, many revisions, and new formatting. Very nice copy of revised fourth edition of amc guide to new hampshires.
The second doanmacdougall guide covers hikes in the white mountains and across the state, including many lessknown trips. Theres so much to love about new hampshire experience it from home or start planning a future trip. Home browse by activity hiking new hampshire hiking 100 classic hikes in new england describes 100 good hikes from all six new england states, with color photos and maps. Fourseason guide to 60 of the best trails in the white mountains robert n. Reading this book, youll learn a lot about them as well. Bondcliff books is an independently owned and operated book publishing and bookselling firm specializing in titles related to the mountains of new hampshire and northern new england. We round up the five best books concerning new hampshires white. Recommended hiking guidebooks new england waterfalls. Outdoor photographer, writer, and veteran hiker larry pletcher adds 20 new hikes to hiking new hampshire, making it one of the most comprehensive resources on hiking the finest trails in the granite state. Check out this book before you head out and youll be well prepared. New hampshire outdoor adventures offer zip lines, rafting, snow sports for all ages new hampshire state outdoor activities outdoor adventures with its towering, majestic mountains and dramatic lakes, new hampshire is a natural draw for people who like. Oct 29, 2017 11 of the greatest hiking trails on earth are right here in new hampshire. Best backpacking trails in new hampshire alltrails.
Five new hampshire hikes bu today boston university. A guide to 40 of new hampshires best hiking adventures by lisa densmore 2010, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The falcon guide hiking the white mountains covers the best day hikes and weekend backpacking trips in new hampshires breathtaking white mountains. National geographic maps makes the worlds best wall maps, recreation maps, travel maps, atlases and globes for people to explore and understand the world. New hampshire is hiking country with breathtaking mountains and abundant wildlife. Hiking new hampshire, 2nd state hiking guides series pletcher, larry b. The 48 4,000 footers in nh sit in many mountain ranges including the carter moriah range, franconia range, western white mountains. White mountain guide, maine mountain guide, massachusetts trail guide, southern new hampshire trail guide, catskill mountain guide, north carolina hiking trails day hikes find the best fourseason day hikes and walks for you, with recommended trips for all ability levels, each featuring maps and gps coordinates. These books about hiking provide everything from recommendations by hiking experts to the best gear and descriptions of epic. Most comprehensive resource on hiking the finest trails in the g. There are literally hundreds of new and used books available out there.
New hampshire new england hiking and guidebooks bondcliff books. A guide to new hampshires greatest hiking adventures state hiking guides series as want to read. Recommended hiking guidebooks people often ask for recommendations on other excellent hiking guidebooks to the new england region. New hampshire 4000 footers hike nh mountains 4000 footer. This database of hiking trips and ideas includes hikes all over the state, from the easiest hikes perfect for families to the toughest trails in the northeast. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Best 5 books about the white mountains gear patrol. Each of the hike descriptions contains easytofollow driving directions, uptodate trail.
The revised and expanded second edition of the topselling hiking guide to new hampshire s highest peaks. It takes readers to the most scenic hikes in the state, some wellknown and others off the beaten path. Winds picked up during the last 30 min of the hike and were blowing at 50mph at the summit, which was covered in ice and was too cloudy to see any of the views. So pick a mountain, lace up your boots, and hit the trail. Now on round 5 the first round for her dog ruckus she has been honored to have taken part of many peoples firsts. Most people dont realize that the whites begin in hanover, which is 50 miles west of mount moosilauke, the first of the 4000 footers that thruhikers have to climb on their way to maine. If youre looking for the best trails around gorham, lincoln or bartlett, weve got you covered. No longer will you have to wonder where you should go hiking this weekend. New hampshire is a pretty spectacular state when it comes to outdoor recreation, especially when you consider there are over 4,000 miles of hiking trails to choose from.
He has written several guidebooks for the white mountains region, and served as coeditor of the 27th, 28th, and 29th editions of amcs white mountain guide and the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th editions of amcs southern new hampshire trail guide now available in. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Whether youre taking in a 360degree view mountaintop view, a dramatic waterfall, or a pristine pond, this book takes readers on thirtynine of the best hikes in new hampshires white mountains, some wellknown and others off the beaten path. Smarts mountain via daniel doan trail new hampshire. Hiking hiking is one of the most popular recreational pursuits in new hampshire, and its no secret as to why. Top hiking trails in new hampshire, united states tripadvisor. More than 1,180 miles 1,900 km of hiking trails lead through the forested north region of new hampshire. The granite state provides opportunities for all ages and fitness levels, from familyfriendly strolls to waterfalls to fullday climbs to the highest points around. The top 25 hikes in new hampshire new england waterfalls. Thats all 1500plus miles of trails covered in one book. Hiking the fortyeight, four thousandfoot peaks of new hampshires white mountains.
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Unique new guidebook to a great variety of hikes in new hampshires north country, written by cohos trail founder kim nilsen. This remains the only comprehensive guide and history devoted solely to new hampshires 48 tallest mountains. Books about new hampshire hiking the monadnock region adamowicz, joe new england cartographic, 1996 a guidebook to 25 day hikes and nature walks in the heart of southwestern new hampshire. You may want to pick up a copy of marianne oconnors haunted hikes of new hampshire, available at white birch books of north conway. This remains the only comprehensive guide and history devoted solely to new hampshire s 48 tallest mountains. Hiking new hampshire, 2nd state hiking guides series. Mount monadnock with historic features, sunapee and pillsbury state parks, mount cardigan, and belknap range appalachian mountain club. The trails in new hampshire s state parks, forests and on recreational rail trails offer unsurpassed beauty, challenging terrain, and an experience to last a lifetime whether on a short stroll with your family or climbing the tallest mountain in new hampshire. Know your abilities, and choose an appropriate hike or climb for your family or group. Southern new hampshire trail map, 3rd edition amc store. Allison is the founder of which she began as a way to track and share her first round of the nh 4000 footers. Hiking safety new hampshire fish and game department. One of the worlds longest hiking trails is the appalachian trail, which starts from the summit of mount katahdin in maine and heads south for a total of 2,184 miles 3,490 km through five of the six new england states then continues south all the way to georgia.
Be prepared, heed all weather and safety warnings, and stay on designated trails. A guide to new hampshire s greatest hiking adventures state hiking guides series larry pletcher. We want your new hampshire hiking or climbing experience to be memorable for all of the right reasons. The author takes an insprational journey through new hampshires 4000foot peaks, and gleans many life lessons along the trails. Oconnor will be paying a visit to the conway public library on monday, oct. The cohos trail is new hampshires longest and newest hiking trail. Are you looking for some hiking inspiration, camp recipes, indepth tips or enthralling adventure stories. The list below represents the best books currently on the market. The trails in new hampshires state parks, forests and on recreational rail trails offer unsurpassed beauty, challenging terrain, and an experience to last a lifetime whether on a short stroll with your family or climbing the tallest mountain in new hampshire. Top 25 hikes in new hampshire i am proud to present what i believe to be the top 25 hikes in new hampshire. The publishing arm of bondcliff books, founded in 1997 by mike dickerman, typically introduces two or three new titles each year. Outdoor photographer, writer, and veteran hiker greg westrich adds new hikes to hiking new hampshire, making it one of the most comprehensive resources on hiking the finest trails in the granite state. The trailhead is located in crawford notch about a 15 minute drive south of the mt. Bondcliff books white mountain publishing and new england.
A good used 5th edition 1992 copy of this handy hiking guide to maines acadia. The state of new hampshire has fortyeight 4,000 footer mountains mostly in the white mountains listed below in order of highest elevation to lowest elevation a 4,000 footer is a mountain that has an elevation of at least 4,000 feet and a minimum of 200 feet prominence. You selfpublished this book just this year, a couple months ago. Arethusa falls, new hampshires tallest waterfall, is a sight to behold when frozen.
Each of the 100 hike descriptions contains easytofollow driving directions, uptodate. Ask knowledgeable staff at outdoor gear stores, hit the library for hiking guide books, contact the new hampshire chapter of the appalachian mountain club, or browse the nh bureau of trails website for maps, tips and other hiking resources. Southern new hampshire trail guide, 4th edition amc store. Country inn, guided hiking and walking holidays footpaths by day. These 11 hiking trails are the best in new hampshire. Best winter hikes in new hampshire trails unblazed. Stretching from the wmnf to the canadian border, the trail offers a trip through some of the most scenic areas in the state. Great hike on sunday march 29 started at noon and was alone on the trail the whole time.