60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: New York City: Including northern New Jersey, southwestern Connecticut, and western Long Island
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (540 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0897329821 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 361 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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From secluded woods and sun-struck seashores, to lowland swamps and rock-strewn mountain tops, this practical guidebook contains all the information needed to have many great hikes in and around New York City.. Which one for an all-day outing? Where can I take my dog? Which are suitable for young children? 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: New York City answers those questions with an array of classic trails and little-known gems, while guiding the reader through 439 miles of outdoor fun and excitement.Unbounded by state lines, the trails awaiting hikers in the updated edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: New York City showcase swamp streams and roaring waterfalls, hidden lakes and bald summits, including a meandering ascent of Jenny Jump Mountain in New Jersey, a deep exploration of Connecticut’s Trout Brook Valley, and a scenic section of the Appalachian Trail that runs by Fitzgerald Falls in New York.Packed with valuable tips and humorous observations, the guide prepares both novices and veterans for the outdoors. With so many superb trails in the New York City area, planning a hike can be a frustrating endeavor
-- New Canaan/Darien, July/August, 2004Who better to ask for hiking suggestions than Christopher and Catherine Brook, authors of60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: New York City. -- Nancy Claus Giles, Westchester Chronicles, October 2004. useful resource for everyone from beginners to experienced hikersall you need to plan a perfect outdoor day
60 Hikes within 60 miles of NYC Lynn Downs It was a great book, has some wonderful hikes, great directions and good descriptions of the hiking areas.. "Surprising Finds Within a Short Distance of the City" according to John Matlock. You would think that a hike in New York City would take you from say Central Park to Battery Park along the sidewalks. To my surprise, the Brooks have found all of these hikes within a reasonable distance from the city. As a for instance, the Pelham Bay Park is 2,766 acres in size with 1Surprising Finds Within a Short Distance of the City You would think that a hike in New York City would take you from say Central Park to Battery Park along the sidewalks. To my surprise, the Brooks have found all of these hikes within a reasonable distance from the city. As a for instance, the Pelham Bay Park is 2,766 acres in size with 13 miles of shoreline. It's also reachable by public transport. (Take the #6 train followed by the Bx29 bus.) The hiking there is flat, shoreline and all that. Or there's Norvin Green where you'll need sturdy hiking. miles of shoreline. It's also reachable by public transport. (Take the #6 train followed by the Bx29 bus.) The hiking there is flat, shoreline and all that. Or there's Norvin Green where you'll need sturdy hiking. A Fine Resouce For NY Area Hikers G. J Wiener Christopher Brooks surely did his homework in writing 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: New York City: with northern New Jersey, southwestern Connecticut, and western Long Island. The details on the many hikes in the Tri State area are very helpful. One can easily trace around the suggested trails that Brooks provides. Also Brooks adds a little history to many of the recommended trails. He gives equal emphasis to New Jersey, Connecticut, Long Island, and the Hudson Region. Also a comprehensive index is pr