Moon New England Hiking: The Complete Guide to More Than 400 of the Best Hikes in New England

by Jacqueline Tourville

Avid hiker and freelance writer Jacqueline Tourville invites you to grab your hiking gear and get away from life's daily grind in Moon New England Hiking. Packed with useful information, Moon New England Hiking covers a wide selection of hiking trails from beginner-friendly, low terrain treks to alpine adventures in New England's higher elevations. Tourville provides lists that appeal to a variety of hikers' interests, such as Best Hikes for Fall Foliage Viewing, Best Coastal or Island Hikes, Best Backpacking Hikes, and Best Hikes for Kids. Complete with details on what to pack, what to wear, and tips on hiking ethics, Moon New England Hiking gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable hiking experience.

504 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Jacqueline Tourville is the author of ALBIE’S FIRST WORD, a picture book inspired by Albert Einstein’s childhood (Schwartz&Wade, Oct. 2014). She has previously written several books for adults, including BIG, BEAUTIFUL AND PREGNANT (Da Capo), a pregnancy guide named a “Best Consumer Health Book” by the LIBRARY JOURNAL; the outdoor guide series MOON NEW ENGLAND HIKING (Avalon/Moon); and MOON TAKE A HIKE: BOSTON (Avalon/Moon).

Originally from Plattsburgh, New York, Jacqueline lives in coastal Maine where she loves hunting for hermit crabs with her two young daughters.

Reviews

[Bill Meehan]

Excellent resource for hikers. I've used it now for hikes in CT. MA, and NH.
One glaring omission, however, is MT Frissell, which brings you to the Highest point in CT and also the CT, MA, NY triborder marker.