Just a few hours from both Boston and New York City are the Berkshires, a beautiful and accessible oasis for outdoor adventurers. Its trails, lakes, and rivers offer recreational opportunities for everyone. Ideal for residents and visitors alike, Discover the Berkshires of Massachusetts details more than 40 of the best hikes, mountain bike trails, and paddles in the region. From short, one-hour excursions to day-long adventures, this three-in-one guide leads explorers to the summit of Mount Greylock, along wooded bike trails in Granville State Forest, along the quiet shores of the Thousand Acre Swamp, and much more.
Special features include:
*hiking, biking, and paddling trips
*estimated time, distance, and level of difficulty for each trip
*sidebars on natural features, local history, and wildlife
*detailed driving instruction for each trip
*quick-reference chart for selecting the perfect trip
*extensive lists of resources, outfitters, and campgrounds
*detailed in-text maps for each trip
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Known for its extraordinary beauty, charming rural communities, and rich cultural heritage, the Berkshire region of Massachusetts is an outdoor lover¿s paradise. This essential new guidebook details more than 40 of the best hikes, mountain bike trails, and paddles in this magnificent corner of New England. From the summit of Mount Greylock and wooded bike trails in Granville State Forest to the quiet shores of Thousand Acre Swamp and beyond, this three-in-one guide leads you to the most unforgettable spots in the region. For short, one-hour excursions, day-long adventures, or lazy weekend afternoons, this hand guide is a must-have addition to your pack.
Inside you¿ll find: more than 40 hiking, biking, and paddling trips; trip time and difficulty rating; detailed in-text maps; sidebars on natural history; trip highlights chart; safety and gear tips.
Charles W.G. and Susan A. Smith lives in the Berkshires in a log cabin with their three children. Charles, an environmental horticulturist, is also the author of Water Trails of Western Massachusetts and Nature Walks in Connecticut (with René Laubach). This is their first book together.
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