Massachusetts Walking Clubs
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Walk 'N Mass Volkssport Club
6 Ledgewood Dr
Danvers, MA 01923
Sue Robertson
(978) 774-6449
ava.org/clubs/walknmass/
susdave@comcast.net
Two Town Walking Club
944 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
Arthur Crosbie
(978) 468-4243
butchahc@comcast.net
Northeast Region AVA
80 Wingate Rd
Holliston, MA 01746
Phil Hait
(508) 429-2988
ava.org/clubs/reg_northeast
ne_rd@ava.org
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Covering the most popular Massachusetts hiking destinations, this is the hiker's guide to finding the best trails throughout the state. Massachusetts Hiking guides hikers through the Cape Cod National Seashore, the Berkshire Hills, the Appalachian Trail, the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, and the Midstate Trail. Families, day-trippers, and seasoned hikers looking for a change of pace will all find the perfect trail among the options selected by outdoor enthusiast and hiking expert Michael Lanza. This guidebook provides updated, easy-to-use region and trail maps, photographs, illustrations, complete information on fees, permits, user groups, contacts, and driving directions for every possible hike.
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Hiking Massachusetts stands out from other hiking books for its organization and informational approach. Best feature: for each hike there is an elevation graph which displays a line which represents a cross-section of the trail. The line rises and falls with the elevation of the hike. This feature alone is worth the price of the book, as you can tell at a glance how steep your hike will be. The book also has a generous helping of maps and photos, and generous informational sidebars (where to eat, schedule, fees, surface, who owns the land, what other trail users you can expect, and more). Massachusetts Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price For 45 years hikers have relied on the Appalachian Mountain Club's Massachusetts Trail Guide to provide the most comprehensive guide available about the Bay State's 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, this is a must-have for every hiker trekking in Massachusetts. Massachusetts Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Massachusetts spans a splendid diversity of hiking terrain, and this completely updated fourth edition of 50 Hikes in Massachusetts takes you to the state's most stunning locations. This guidebook introduces miles of terrain to hikers, birders, beachcombers and meanderers of all levels, including gentle walks suitable for the entire family, and rugged outings for experienced hikers. As geologists, Brian White and John Brady add fresh depth with observations on the geology, plant, and animal lore included with each hike. Bartholomew's Cobble may be a brief three-miler, but its fascinating history spans thousands of years. The Caratunk Wildlife Refuge is a mecca for birders, and the giant boulder maze left by glaciers long ago lend a sense of enchantment to the hike. Fields of wildflowers, towering summits, deep forests, windswept beaches, and historical curiosities are among the treasures you'll encounter on these hikes. Massachusetts Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Best Day Hikes in the Berkshires Discover 50 of the most impressive trails in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts, from short nature walks to long day hikes that reward with spectacular views. Ideal for families, nature lovers, and hiking enthusiasts, this guide leads explorers through the region's varied and scenic natural areas, from Bash Bish Falls in the Southern Berkshires to Mount Greylock in the north. Several hikes are on the Appalachian Trail, and two of the region's popular rail-trails are also included. Many trips are near Berkshires destinations, such as Great Barrington, Lenox, and Williamstown. Each trip description includes a detailed map and a summary of the trip time, distance, and difficulty. You'll also find tips on the best trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, and nature notes on the area's plentiful flora and fauna. From short family nature walks to day-long adventures to winter trips, this guide is an essential four-season reference for locals and visitors alike. Massachusetts Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Walks and Rambles on Cape Cod and the Islands Walks and Rambles on Cape Cod and the Islands is a guide to the sandy beaches, old whaling towns, lighthouses, cranberry bogs and sheltered coves of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The region includes some of the best bird-watching trails in the Northeast section of the country: salt marsh walks, woodland rambles, beach strolls, wildlife refuges, and the 40-mile-long Cape Cod National Seashore. With a climate tempered by the sea, summers lingering into fall and winters are mild enough for all year-round hiking. Of the 35 walks described in this edition, 24 are mainland jaunts, seven explore Martha's Vineyard, and four are on Nantucket. Each description includes a map, directions to the trailhead and commentary on local and natural history. Click on title or image for more info and price Hiking the Pioneer Valley describes 30 of the best areas to explore on foot in one of the most beautiful yet overlooked regions of Massachusetts: Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties. Each hike has detailed maps and directions with accompanying photographs to give the hiker a better appreciation of the hidden beauty and natural resources available to residents and visitors to the region. The 30 hikes represent the best possible variety of scenery, challenge and terrain that the valley has to offer. The section on hiking with children will be invaluable to parents lacking knowledge of where to bring them along. Common sense advice on equipment, safety, and weather as well as a detailed list of area hiking organizations, land trusts and available maps round out the body of the text. Massachusetts Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price The Cape and Islands - Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket - provide some of the best walking and hiking in coastal New England. There is a great variety of terrain and scenery, from the crashing Atlantic Ocean to pristine kettle ponds, from densely wooded tracts to open expanses of salt marsh, and from sandy shorelines to wildflower-carpeted grasslands. Walking the Cape and Islands is the first comprehensive guide to the area's best walking and hiking trails. It includes: 72 walks ranging in length from 0.4 miles to 11.2 miles and in difficulty from easy to difficult; for each walk, a complete route description, driving directions to the trailhead, and a detailed, easy-to-read map; at-a-glance Info providing essential information such as distance, difficulty, time to walk, trail surface, and more; trail-use data showing whether bicycles, dogs, or hunting are allowed on the described route; and health stats showing the number of steps and estimated calories burned. Although designed primarily for walkers and hikers, this book will also appeal to joggers and mountain bicyclists. The book is illustrated with photographs by the author, a professional photographer. Massachusetts Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Hiking the SuAsCo Watershed is the only comprehensive guidebook for exploring the woods and waters of the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Rivers. Author and photographer Jill Phelps Kern provides hikers, walkers and nature enthusiasts with many opportunities to enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty of this unique watershed area. A total of thirty hikes are outlined here; together they represent a variety of scenery, terrain and hiking challenges. Each hike description includes detailed maps, trail directions, photographs, and inspired commentary. Whether you're an experienced day-hiker, a casual walker with children, or a nature lover who simply seeks the peace of the outdoors, this guidebook offers everything you need to know to start exploring this area. Massachusetts Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Best Hikes With Dogs Boston and Beyond Explore the classic beauty of the Commonwealth State's wild areas with your dog. Whether you're in bustling Beantown, the peaceful Berkshires, or out for a beach walk on the Cape, you and your canine buddy will have a blast on the trail. Areas covered in this guide include Dogtown Commons, Estabrook Woods, Callahan State Park, Blue Hills Reservation, Mount Watatic, island beaches, and much more. This guide offers tips on trail etiquette, hiking with dogs and their special needs, minimizing negative impacts, what to do when you meet other hikers, dealing with wildlife encounters, and unique skills for preparing your dog for the Massachusetts mainland and island terrain. * Great mix of interesting urban and rural trails. * All trails guaranteed to be dog-friendly and dog-fun. * Extensive info on canine hikers and special needs. Massachusetts Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Boston With a helpful list of hikes in the front of the book for special interests - best hikes for children, scenic hikes, hikes good for wildlife viewing or seeing waterfalls, best hikes with historic sites and more - this guide allows hikers of all skill levels to find their perfect hike. With so many hiking opportunities in the Boston area, it takes a local expert to sort them out and find the best of the best within roughly an hour's drive. Boston native Helen Weatherall has got you covered, profiling Boston's best scenic day hikes. Helen hiked each trail, gathering trail data using state-of-the-art GPS technology. Expertly drawn trail maps and trail profiles complement the detailed trail descriptions and useful at-a-glance information. Massachusetts Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Massachusetts Hiking is a compact guide covering Massachusetts' best hiking spots - including the Berkshires, greater Boston, and Cape Cod - perfect for hikers looking for scenic, back-country trails. Hiker and travel columnist Jacqueline Tourville offers her firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, and sightseeing highlight maps make planning your time easy. Hiking descriptions include distance, estimated hiking time, and ratings for difficulty, as well as easy-to-follow maps and clear driving directions that lead to a hiker's sanctuary. Massachusetts Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Berkshire and Taconic Trails: A Ranger's Guide See the Berkshires and Taconics through a forest ranger's eyes! Conservation professional Edward Henry, acclaimed author of Catskill Trails and Gunks Trails, leads the way to the best vistas and scenic sites of the Berkshire and Taconic mountains of Massachusetts, New York, Vermont and Connecticut, providing scientific interpretation along the way and insights into the region's geology, wildlife biology, botany, forest ecology, meteorology, and human history. Featuring maps, photographs, GPS coordinates, keys to hikes, and detailed directions to: Lenox Mountain and Yokun Seat, Saddle Ball Mountain, Mount Greylock, Spruce Mountain and Crum Hill, Spruce Hill, White Rocks and the Snow Hole, Berlin Mountain, Dorset Peak, Mount Equinox, Alander Mountain, Mount Everett and Mount Race, Monument Mountain, East Mountain, Bear Mountain, Brace and Frissell. Massachusetts Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Doggin' The Berkshires: The 33 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog In Western Massachusetts explores the area's best trails with your best friend in mind. The Berkshire Hills can be a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive you can be scaling mountains that leave your dog panting, exploring impossibly green glens that will set tails to wagging or circling lakes for miles where swim-loving dogs never lose sight of the water. This guides focuses on the parks that are good choices to take your dog. It will tell you the ones dog owners needn't bother with and feature the places that welcome your dog. For dog-friendly parks it describes the trail options for your dog, evaluates park traffic from other users, tells you whether you will need a guide dog to find your way around and, of course, tell you how to get to the park. Massachusetts Walking Clubs Walking sticks are helpful for maintaining balance, maneuvering, and reducing stress on the back, knees, legs, and feet. The Walking Sticks Store stocks numerous inexpensive hand carved walking sticks. Some of our walking sticks include useful features such as a compass, a thermometer, or a camera-binocular mounting screw, and others can be separated into three pieces and stored in a compact carrying case. easyfuncandlebiz.com
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