Discover the Adirondacks: AMC's Guide To The Best Hiking, Biking, And Paddling (AMC Discover Series) - Softcover

Kick, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1934028312 ISBN 13: 9781934028315

Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books, 2012

Synopsis

Six million acres of mountains and waters, 46 high peaks over 4,000 feet, 3,000 lakes and ponds, and 30,000 miles of rivers and streams—it’s no wonder the Adirondacks welcome 10 million visitors each year. With so many wilderness opportunities to choose from, travelers in the Adirondacks need a concise travel guide, and Discover the Adirondacks is the ideal choice. With 50 multi-sport trips, informative turn-by-turn directions and maps, crisp photographs, and trip planning advice, this guidebook invites first-time visitors or seasoned explorers to experience the best the Adirondacks have to offer. 

About this title

About the Author

Peter Kick, a native of the Catskill Mountains region, is a licensed wilderness guide who has led trips throughout the Adirondacks. The author of several hiking and mountain-biking guides, including the Catskill Mountain Guide and AMC’s Best Day Hikes in the Catskills & Hudson Valley, he has also written for Backpacker, Outdoor Traveler, Sailing, and Adirondack Life.

From the Back Cover

With stunning open peaks, extensive spruce-fir forests, and pristine waterways, New York State’s Adirondack Park is an outdoor traveler’s dream. This new, easy-to-use guide features 50 of the best hiking, biking, and paddling opportunities available in the largest designated park in the contiguous United States. From hiking in the High Peaks to biking in the Southeastern Mountains, to remarkable lake and river paddles, the day trips included here reveal perfect wilderness experiences for first-time visitors and veteran explorers alike.

Edition details

• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1934028312
• ISBN 13: 9781934028315
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288