If you're going to own one (and only one) Vermont trail guide, this is it. It seems easy to find resources about hiking the Long Trail -- everyone knoIf you're going to own one (and only one) Vermont trail guide, this is it. It seems easy to find resources about hiking the Long Trail -- everyone knows a starting place, every visitor center points out a trailhead, every VT hiking guide references the white blazes... But there are also dozens of hikes throughout the state that are harder to find, that fewer people have heard of, that are rewarding but kept nearly a secret. This is the book that has THOSE hikes. It has great, easy-to-follow maps and is well-written in that "actually, we do kinda live here" Vermont sort of way (e.g., "watch out for the aggressive dog that lives around here")....more
This is a good "starter" trail guide for new hikers in Vermont. It gives a good cross-section of hikes throughout the state of Vermont and across all This is a good "starter" trail guide for new hikers in Vermont. It gives a good cross-section of hikes throughout the state of Vermont and across all difficulty ratings. If you are new to hiking (and new to Vermont) then this is the perfect book for you.
That said, if you are a more experienced hiker, you are going to outgrow these 50 hikes very quickly. In that case, I would recommend the Green Mountain Club's Day Hiker's Guide instead....more
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