Kids on the Trail: Hiking With Children in the Adirondacks
by Rose Rivezzi, David Trithart
Category: Travel

KIDS ON THE TRAIL! describes sixty-two of the best hikes & walks with children in New York State's 6-million-acre Adirondack Park. The book provides anecdotes, planning information, & numerous practical tips for addressing the needs of children of different ages as they & their adult companions take to the trails. Each trail description notes how to get to the trailhead, the roundtrip distance, & where pertinent, the ascent involved. The authors include discussion of safety issues, trail etiquette, & special cautions & regulations. As educators & parents, the authors have lots of experience with how children learn & what they derive from hiking & being outdoors. As frequent hikers & residents of a community near the northern border of the Park, they are well-suited to share the special considerations & unique character of the Adirondacks. They have tailored their information to the needs of adults new to the pleasures & challenges of hiking with children & to more experienced outings enthusiasts who wish to hike with youngsters in the Adirondack Park. Includes a checklist for what to bring, page maps, & photographs. Order from: Adirondack Mountain Club, 814 Goggins Rd., Lake George, NY 12845-4117. 518-668-4447, FAX: 518-668-3746, 800-395-8080, e-mail: pubs@adk.org.