AMC's Best Day Hikes in Connecticut, 2nd: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails from the Highlands to the Coast
High peaks with long views, lush nature sanctuaries, scenic stretches of the Appalachian Trail, and cliffs with rugged, rocky scrambles—the state of Connecticut offers an amazing variety of day hikes for beginner and experienced hikers alike. This information-packed guide from the outdoor experts at the Appalachian Mountain Club has been thoroughly revised and carefully updated, offering fifty of the state’s best trips, from a trek to the top of Bear Mountain in the northwest hills, to caves and riverside walks in the central region, to enchanting shoreline hikes along the Atlantic. Each trip features detailed descriptions, with new photographs and maps, and the addition of GPS coordinates, fun did-you-know facts, and information about nearby amenities. An at-a-glance chart highlights the best hikes for kids or for dogs, and those for winter snowshoeing and skiing. Co-written by experts on outdoor recreation and natural history, this book offers readers delightful recommendations for outdoor experiences in all seasons.