AMC's Best Day Hikes in the White Mountains: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails in the White Mountain National Forest

by Robert Buchsbaum

Discover waterfalls, secluded mountain ponds, and the best scenic vistas with this guide to day hikes in the spectacular White Mountains. Ideal for families and hikers of all ages and abilities, this new guide from the experts at the Appalachian Mountain Club leads explorers to fifty of the region's most spectacular trails, from short family nature walks to long day hikes that reward with magnificent views. Each trip description includes a detailed map and a summary of the trip time, distance, and difficulty, plus an icon indicating whether the trail is also good for snowshoeing or cross-country. The guide includes an appendix packed with other opportunities for outdoor adventure in the region, making this guide an essential four-season reference for locals and visitors alike.

Special features
>Fifty day hikes for all ability levels, ranging from one to eight miles long
>Detailed and accurate trail descriptions
.>Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights
>Locator map and "At-A-Glance" highlights chart for easy trip comparison and planning
>Hiking and safety tips, including advice for hiking with children
>Nature Notes about prominent species and unique natural features of each hike
>Photographs of plant and animal life, waterfalls, and scenic vistas reflecting each trip's hidden wonders

Genres: Reference

290 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2006

Reviews

[Amclinux · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have been getting into hiking , shoe showing lately and got this book for Christmas and plan on reading it when I get a chance to .

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great guidebook for the White Mountains. A chart at the front of the book helps you narrow your list based on length, difficulty, and a brief description. Hikes are also grouped by location in case you want to do multiple hikes.

The descriptions are great, and include helpful information to help navigate the trails as well as natural features and wildlife to look for on each trail. There are even suggestions for adjusting some of the hikes if you want to extend or shorten your time on the trail.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for family hikes in The White mountains. We've done about 20 of these hikes, some more than once & never been disappointed. Gives very realistic expectations about the level of the hike - very useful when our kids were younger. I highly recommend this book.

[Mila Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clearly a well-created book, and usefully popular.