50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley: Walks, Hikes & Backpacks from Westchester County to Albany, Second Edition (50 Hikes) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Stella Green, H. Neil Zimmerman
Publisher: Countryman
Category: Book
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Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9
ISBN: 0881507954
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9780881507959
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Publication Date: May 5, 2008
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Completely revised and updated throughout, with 10 new hikes: This bestselling hiking guide reveals 50 hikes and walks from the East Hudson Highlands to Rockland County and Harriman Park, to the West Hudson Hills, to the Catskills, the Shawangunks, and more. Green and Zimmerman are expert guides to this region rich in history, culture, and lore.
The outings range from short walks to hikes of 14 miles in length, and most are within a two-hour drive of New York City. An at-a-glance chart makes choosing a hike simple, and each hike features a detailed topographic map, driving directions, mileage and elevation rise, and a comprehensive trail description—with fascinating commentary on the human and natural history you'll encounter along the way. 50 black & white photographs, 51 maps.
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An excellent guide to the entire Hudson River Valley June 28, 2008
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Most of the hikes in this excellent guidebook are located in Westchester, Rockland and Orange Counties, but the authors include several hikes throughout the Valley from Albany in the north, east to the Taconic Mountains and west to a few peaks in the Catskills.
The authors published an earlier edition of this book, and this Second Edition has been completely updated with more accurate contact information. It includes 10 new hikes.
The authors cover short walks to hikes of 14 miles in length, most within a two-hour drive from New York City. An excellent chart makes it easy to choose a hike. Each hike features a detailed topographic map, driving directions, mileage and elevation rise, and a comprehensive trail description. 50 black & white photographs, 51 maps.
Green and Zimmerman are past officers of the New York New Jersey Trail Conference, and are very experienced and knowledgeable hikers. They write clear descriptions of the hikes, and enhance their text with interesting commentary on the human and natural history of the area covered.
Although they include some useful hiking tips in the introduction, this guidebook focuses on the trails and hikes themselves. Altogether, it is an excellent, up to date resource for anyone interested in exploring the area on foot.
Robert C. Ross 2008
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