Appalachian Trail Guide to Massachusetts-Connecticut
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Book Overview
One of 11 official guides to the Appalachian Trail, each of which includes a pack-sized book and up to seven separate water-resistant maps in a resealable plastic bag, this volume covers the 142 miles... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:091795341X
ISBN13:9780917953415
Release Date:January 1972
Publisher:Appalachian Trail Conference
Length:189 Pages
Weight:0.35 lbs.
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Great guide and maps
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Following a general introductory part, the guidebook gives a description of each section of the AT in MA and CT (a trail section is roughly a 10 mile or so segment, generally cut by notable roads). The description consists of two portions: general and historic information (nearby towns, sites, camping, etc.) and trail description. The latter is a list of mileage points and directions. While it is very dry, it provides precisely the information one needs for hiking the AT. The water-resistant (plastic-like) maps are very detailed. A rather unusual feature is charts showing elevation change versus distance traveled. In principle, either the maps or the book are sufficient to follow the trail, though each conveys useful additional information. Some people might perhaps find the two way too detailed and narrowly focused. In contrast to more comprehensive guidebooks (such as the White Mountain Guide), it describes little more than the AT (a few side trails are described), but in my view it does a fantastic job at what it sets out to. I have used this guidebook in MA and generally found it to be very accurate, even though it is 8 years old.
A great overview of the trail
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book tells you what you need to know to hike the trail over these sections. The maps are accurate. It even includes sections on flora, fauna and geology of the region and hinking saftey.
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