Book Description
This classic guide that introduced generations of hikers to the beauty of New Hampshire's White Mountains inspires once again with this new sixth edition. The White Mountains of New Hampshire are the crown jewels of Northeast hiking. From Franconia Notch's abrupt and plush trails up Mounts Flume, Liberty, and Lafayette; to the gentler grades and shorter treks of Hedgehog and Stinson Mountains, and East and Greeley Ponds; to the legendary peaks of the Presidential Range, hikers of all ages and experience can find endless opportunities to put their feet on a path. Rediscover (or discover for the first time) the riches of the White Mountains with this new sixth edition that includes hikes in Franconia Notch, Crawford Notch, and Pinkham Notch regions, as well as hikes of varying difficulty off the picturesque Kancamagus Highway and beyond. The 50 hikes here range in length from 1 to 33 miles, from easy walks to strenuous multiday backpacks. Each description includes driving directions, an account of the route, a clear map, and fascinating information about the history, wildlife, and lore of this rugged land. 50 black & white photos, 51 maps.


About the Author
Daniel Doan, described as a "preeminent outdoorsman" (Boston Globe), hiked the White Mountains for nearly 70 years while writing novels, short stories, a history of the Indian Stream Republic, the memoir Our Last Backpack, and two hiking guides, 50 Hikes in the White Mountains and 50 More Hikes in New Hampshire. He died in 1993. His daughter Ruth Doan MacDougall, who for years helped her father keep his hiking guides up to date, continues the authorship with this sixth edition. A novelist as well, MacDougall grew up steeped in her father's twin passions for the woods and the written word. She lives in Center Sandwich, New Hampshire.

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