AMC Massachusetts Trail Guide, 9th AMC's Comprehensive Guide to Hiking Trails in Massachusetts

by Burk, John S.

• ISBN13: 9781934028254
• ISBN10: 1934028258
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-17
• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books

Summary

For 45 years hikers have relied on the Appalachian Mountain Club'sMassachusetts Trail Guideto provide the most comprehensive guide available about the Bay States beautiful and diverse terrain. This revised and updated edition provides detailed descriptions of more than 360 trails across the state, including 15 new trails not included in the previous edition. You'll also find a brand-new, GPS-rendered pull-out map, with trail segment mileage, improved color scheme, and better mountain peak icons. Locator maps at the beginning of each section have also been improved, and now include elevation gains. Whether you're looking for a short excursion in the Blue Hills, a daylong adventure on Mount Greylock, or an overnight trip along the Appalachian Trail, theMassachusetts Trail Guideis a must-have for every hiker trekking in the Bay State.

Author Biography

John S. Burk is an outdoor writer, photographer, and historian from central Massachusetts, whose main interests are the natural areas and wildlife of New England.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Key to Maps To the Owner of this Book

Introduction nbsp

The Berkshires Pioneer Valley and vicinity Central Massachusetts North and West of Boston Boston and Vicinity Southeastern Massachusetts and the Islands

Appendix A

Appendix B

Index

About the AMC

Leave No Trace

AMC Book Updates

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