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FIFTY HIKES IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS
Sixth Edition
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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.
50 HIKES IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS introduced generations of hikers to the beauty and majesty of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, and now it inspires once again with this sixth edition. Rediscover (or discover for the first time) the riches of the White Mountains with hikes in Franconia Notch, Crawford Notch, and Pinkham Notch regions, as well as hikes of varying difficulty off the picturesque Kancamangus Highway and beyond.
The 50 hikes outlined in this guide range in length from 1 to 33 miles, from easy walks to strenuous multi-day 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. —David Corey
FIFTY MORE HIKES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Fifth Edition
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Few trail guides have been as praised, as loved, or as dog-eared as 50 MORE HIKES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. The trails in this classic collection, which extend from the Massachusetts border to beyond the northern reaches of the White Mountains, range from gentle nature walks to rugged peak climbs; from day hikes to extended backpack trips.
Each hike description includes careful directions to the trailhead, as well as summary information about trail length, vertical rise, and estimated hiking time. Maps are included in the book, showing the trail and surrounding topography, along with references to larger area maps for those who want to identify distant landmarks or place themselves in the larger picture. Detailed descriptions of trail landmarks and features make route-finding like following a story, with anecdotes explaining natural features and human traces along the way. With such a variety of hikes distributed over the entire state, the chart is a great convenience.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
After years of helping her father, Daniel Doan, keep both of these books up-to-date, Ruth Doan MacDougall took over the authorship of these books when he died in 1993 and has prepared subsequent new editions, adding several new hikes.
She personally checks the trails that are described in these books, looking for changes at the trailhead and along the trails.