AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts

Download or read book AMC's Best Day Hikes in Central Massachusetts written by John S. Burk and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 2024-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.