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California Summits guides readers to 50 beautiful, attainable peak hikes. Hikers can summit most in a day, and sometimes in just a few hours, with a minimum of experience and gear. Everyone from families to experienced peak-baggers will find something to love. Hike up scenic Mount Tamalpais overlooking San Francisco Bay, Yosemite National Park’s grand Clouds Rest with its incomparable view of Half Dome, and snowcapped Mount Shasta, the state’s northern jewel, among others. Stunning color photography and detailed hike descriptions provide inspiration and information for hikers of all ages and experience levels.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Falcon Guides; First Edition (July 15, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1493048163
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1493048168
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 0.62 x 9.06 inches

AMC’s Best Day Hikes near Philadelphia will take you through 50 of the region’s best hikes for all levels. Ideal for families, tourists, and locals alike, this easy-to-use guide will help you explore Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware year-round, from lesser-known excursions to area favorites, including several hikes on the Appalachian Trail.

Take a walk through historic Valley Forge, discover the beautiful Brandywine Creek State Park, and see the Pinnacle’s spectacular views on the Appalachian Trail. Fully revised and updated, this edition features new hikes in Trexler Nature Preserve, Stroud Preserve, Brendan Byrne State Forest, Rockhopper/Dry Run Creek Trails, Trexler Preserve, and Blue Marsh Lake. All descriptions of previously featured trails have been updated to reflect the most recent openings, closings, and reroutings, highlighting the best hikes within an hour or two of Philadelphia.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Appalachian Mountain Club Books; Second edition (March 27, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1628420901
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1628420906
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.03 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.89 x 0.73 x 9.08 inches

Available for the first time in vibrant full-color, this indispensable guide has been fully revised and updated to bring you 60 of the best day hikes in the Boston area. Whether you are an avid hiker or are looking for walks near the city, this book is a must-have resource for both day-long adventures and shorter outings. From the famed beaches of Cape Cod to the contemplative stillness of Walden Pond, to new hikes in Bradley Palmer State Park and Massasoit State Park, this new edition adds five brand new hikes to explore the eastern portion of Massachusetts in greater depth.

Best Day Hikes near Boston, 3rd Edition, takes you on hikes in the Middlesex Fells and Blue Hills, the sands of Crane Beach, and the secluded forests of eastern Massachusetts. Both visitors and locals alike will find something to enjoy in this volume offering a variety of trails for all experience levels and interests. An at-a-glance trip planner highlights the best hikes near public transportation, as well as those for kids, dogs, and winter snowshoeing and skiing. With GPS coordinates for all trailheads, information on time, distance, and difficulty, as well as enriching essays about the area’s natural and social history, this is the one-stop guide to the 60 best day hikes near Boston.

Inside You’ll Find:
60 hikes ideal for hikers of all ability levels
GPS coordinates to all trailheads
Locator map and at-a-glance trip planner for easy planning
Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights
Summaries of time, distance, and difficulty level for each trail
Hiking and safety tips, including advice on what to carry in your pack
Essays on the flora, fauna, and historic landmarks of the region
ALSO AVAILABLE
Bay Circuit Trail Map and Guide by Appalachian Mountain Club Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-6284-2-024-1
AMC’s Best Day Hikes in the Berkshires: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails in Western Massachusetts, by René Laubach
ISBN-13: 978-1-62842-012-8
Massachusetts Trail Guide, 10th Edition, edited by John S. Burk
ISBN-13: 978-1-62842-020-3

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Appalachian Mountain Club Books; 3rd edition (April 4, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1628420421
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1628420425
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.16 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.93 x 0.82 x 9.03 inches

Within hours of cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC, thousands of miles of trails cross a wide variety of wild terrain, from rhododendron stands of the Dolly Sods Wilderness, to the expansive Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley, to the beaches of Assateague, to the peaks of the Catskill Mountains. This new three-season guidebook from the trusted publisher of the Catskill Mountain Guide will lead you to the 30 best multiday expeditions in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Each trip features turn-by-turn directions, basic topographic maps, camping options, and more. Whether you’re looking for a two-day loop or a challenging week-long trek, this guide is the essential tool for finding the most exciting Mid-Atlantic backpacking experiences.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Appalachian Mountain Club Books; First Edition (March 18, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 193402886X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1934028865
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches

From the mountains of Maryland and Virginia to rambles along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, the area in and around Washington, D.C., features hiking trails for outdoorspeople of all ages and experience levels. Fully revised and updated, AMC’s Best Day Hikes Near Washington D.C., offers 50 of the best hikes in the area that can be completed in less than a day, including several hikes that can be accessed with public transportation and hikes near the area’s iconic historical monuments and famous cherry trees.

Each trip includes a detailed map, plus summaries of time, distance, and difficulty level. The book’s at-a-glance trip planner helps readers decide in moments which hike will be best for them and their group. The trips in this guide will leave you itching to lace up your boots and explore the natural bounty that surrounds the nation’s capital. 

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Appalachian Mountain Club Books; Third edition (April 7, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1628421592
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1628421590
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.09 x 0.78 x 8.8 inches