Hiking the Pioneer Valley
Hiking the Pioneer Valley

Author: Bruce Scofield

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781889787091

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- Previous edition's ISBN: 1-889787-01-9 - Including common sense advice on equipment, safety and weather, a detailed list of local hiking organizations, land trusts, and where to obtain additional maps

The Mountain Hike
The Mountain Hike

Author: Laurel Dickey

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13: 9781584531333

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Join a group of children, including tired A.J., as they go on a hike.

Trail Running Western Massachusetts
Trail Running Western Massachusetts

Author: Ben Kimball

Publisher: University Press of New England

Published: 2015-05-05

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 161168787X

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Ben Kimball, a long-time trail runner, provides profiles of fifty-one great trail runs in western Massachusetts. Geographically, this book covers the area between the Quabbin Reservoir and upstate New York, including the Pioneer Valley and Berkshire areas as well as portions of the Taconic Highlands. Elevations range from the lowlands of the Connecticut River and Housatonic River valleys to the state's highest point at the top of Mount Greylock. The trails profiled represent a range of locations within the region as well as a range of difficulty levels and terrain types. There are options for everyone, from the beginner to the experienced trail runner looking for new options. Each run receives a two-page treatment that includes an informative trail description and a trail map, along with a scannable QR code to download each map to your smartphone. This book will appeal to the entire running community of Massachusetts and the surrounding region, including the Pioneer Valley along the Connecticut River, communities along the Housatonic River corridor in the Berkshires, the many running clubs in the Boston area, and seasonal vacationers.

AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts
AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts

Author: John S. Burk

Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club

Published: 2024-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781628421675

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West of Boston and east of the Berkshires, central Massachusetts is sometimes overlooked, but when you visit, you'll find beautiful and exciting hikes regardless of your experience and ability level. AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts features 50 of these hikes, ranging from historic Mohawk and Keystone Arches trails, Mount Grace State Forest, and beloved mountains such as Tully, Holyoke, and Tom. An at-a-glance trip planner highlights the best hikes near public transportation, as well as those that are universally accessible, good for for kids, for dogs, for winter sports, and more. With GPS coordinates for all trailheads, turn-by-turn directions, and information on time, distance, and difficulty for each hike, as well as enriching essays about the area's natural and social history, this brand-new edition is the quintessential guide to exploring the trails of this verdant, scenic, and rugged region.

Nature Walks in Central and Western Massachusetts
Nature Walks in Central and Western Massachusetts

Author: Michael Tougias

Publisher:

Published: 2021-03-25

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9781636175041

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this insider's guide covers more than 50 scenic walks from Worcester County to the Pioneer Valley and beyond. Whether you're a veteran hiker or new to the activity, Nature Walks in Central and Western Massachusetts, is an essential guide to beautiful outdoor rambles in this scenic part of the Bay State. With each hike there is a map, distance, estimated hiking time, elevation change and level of difficulty. Also included are natural sites, activities for children, sidebars on natural features along the trail, detailed driving instructions and a quick reference chart for selecting the perfect hike. (6 x 9, 288 pages, maps, b&w photos)

AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts
AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts

Author: John S. Burk

Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club

Published: 2024-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781628421675

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West of Boston and east of the Berkshires, central Massachusetts is sometimes overlooked, but when you visit, you'll find beautiful and exciting hikes regardless of your experience and ability level. AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts features 50 of these hikes, ranging from historic Mohawk and Keystone Arches trails, Mount Grace State Forest, and beloved mountains such as Tully, Holyoke, and Tom. An at-a-glance trip planner highlights the best hikes near public transportation, as well as those that are universally accessible, good for for kids, for dogs, for winter sports, and more. With GPS coordinates for all trailheads, turn-by-turn directions, and information on time, distance, and difficulty for each hike, as well as enriching essays about the area's natural and social history, this brand-new edition is the quintessential guide to exploring the trails of this verdant, scenic, and rugged region.

AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts
AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts

Author: John S. Burk

Publisher:

Published: 2024

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781628421699

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"West of Boston and east of the Berkshires, central Massachusetts is sometimes overlooked, but when you visit, you'll find beautiful and exciting hikes regardless of your experience and ability level. AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts features 50 of these hikes, ranging from historic Mohawk and Keystone Arches trails, Mount Grace State Forest, and beloved mountains such as Tully, Holyoke, and Tom. An at-a-glance trip planner highlights the best hikes near public transportation, as well as those that are universally accessible, good for for kids, for dogs, for winter sports, and more. With GPS coordinates for all trailheads, turn-by-turn directions, and information on time, distance, and difficulty for each hike, as well as enriching essays about the area's natural and social history, this brand-new edition is the quintessential guide to exploring the trails of this verdant, scenic, and rugged region. "--