Discover fifty pockets of wilderness bursting with flora and fauna on scenic trails within an hour of Boston. Ideal for families, nature lovers, and hiking enthusiasts, AMC’s Best Day Hikes Near Boston leads explorers to the area’s most intersting woodlands, reservations, and nature preserves from the North Shore to Concord and the Lincoln Woods, from the Middlesex Fells to the Blue Hills Reservation, and south to the Cape. This handy guide includes directions, trail maps, photos, and Nature Notes that highlight the natural history of the area, including rare bird species and ancient trees. Each trip description includes a summary of the trip time, distance, and difficulty, plus an icon indicating whether the trail is also good for snowshoeing or cross-country. The guide features appendices covering winter recreation, such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as local rock climbing and other opportunities for outdoor adventure in the region, making this guide an essential four-season reference for locals and visitors alike.Special features and u003eFifty day hikes for all ability levels, ranging from one to eight miles long and u003eDetailed and accurate trail descriptions and u003eLocator map and and “At-A-Glance and ” highlights chart for easy trip comparison and planning and u003eHiking and safety tips and u003eDetailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights and u003eNature Notes about prominent species and unique natural features of each hike and u003ePhotographs of plant and animal life reflecting each trip’s hidden wonders

AMC’s Best Day Hikes Near Boston: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Hikes In Eastern Massachsetts (AMC Nature Walks Series) PDF

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