Download or read book Harriman Trails written by William J. Myles and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Walking the Appalachian Trail written by Larry Luxenberg and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1994-10-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accounts by thru-hikers, organized by topic. Foreword by hiker Maurice Forrester and stunning color photos by Mike Warren.

Download or read book Harriman Park Trail Guide written by William Hoeferlin and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Circuit Hikes in Harriman written by Don Weise and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just 30 miles north of New York City, Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks span 52,000 acres and provide outdoor enthusiasts with one of the highest concentrations of hiking trails in the northeast. Countless natural and historic gems lie within its borders, including lakes, scenic vistas, ravines, iron mines, railway tunnels, and ruins. Long distance trails, such as the Appalachian Trail and Long Path, also run through the parks. Circuit Hikes in Harriman is the only comprehensive guide to circuit hikes in the New York metropolitan area's most popular hiking destination. This revised 2nd edition adds two new circuit hikes to great destinations in the parks, and several existing hikes have been updated with trail changes. Nine of the loops are suitable for trail runs and there is one approved mountain biking loop. Each chapter contains a detailed map, elevation profile and photos. Many chapters offer longer and shorter options. The hikes run a wide range of lengths and difficulties, from easy jaunts under four miles in length to strenuous loops of over nine miles. The photos show fantastic views and interesting features that one might encounter while on the hike. Each map has been designed to clearly show the hike route and identify the many different points of interest along the way. The hike routes were selected by author Don Weise after more than 25 years of leading hikes and runs through the parks. The book was edited by Daniel Chazin and field checked by volunteers. Maps were designed by Allison Werberg and Jeremy Apgar. Contents: 37 total loop hikes, with many offering longer and shorter options 9 loop hikes that can also be suitable for other uses, such as trail runs, walks, ski loops, and mountain bike rides Detailed trail map for each hike Elevation statistics and profiles with points of interest identified Driving directions and parking GPS coordinates Photos of interesting features

Download or read book Hiking the Road to Ruins written by David A. Steinberg and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this user-friendly, beautifully illustrated, and occasionally eccentric guidebook, David A. Steinberg blazes the trail to more than twenty unusual landmarks and hard-to-find destinations-all within a two-hour drive of New York City. Geared for the experienced hiker or camping adventurer, the book includes hikes to a variety of urban ruins, including a World War II-era air force base, a vacant dairy farm, pine plantations, abandoned quarries, tunnels, cemeteries, and iron mines. Each chapter contains detailed directions, a hand-drawn map, suggestions for the optimal time and season to visit, and GPS coordinates to specific sites. Bringing fifteen years of experience as a leader of hikes, Steinberg leaves no part of the trip unplanned. He even suggests ideal conditions for the outing. An overcast day, for instance, sets up the haunted atmosphere appropriate for visiting a water tower in Mountainside, New Jersey, that has links to a murder-suicide in the 1970s. For less experienced hikers, the guide also includes a chapter on equipment and safety, detailed instructions on how to program a hand-held Global Positioning System receiver, and a glossary of terms. Both a practical guide and a creative chronicle, this book is bound to please hikers and history buffs alike.

Download or read book Iron Mine Trails written by Edward J. Lenik and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A history and hiker's guide to the historic iron mines of the New Jersey and New York Highlands [that] takes you to over forty historic mine sites."--Page 4 of cover

Download or read book Guide to the Long Path written by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Circuit Hikes in Harriman written by Donald Weise and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-10 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just 30 miles north of New York City, Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks span 52,000 acres and provide outdoor enthusiasts with one of the highest concentrations of hiking trails in the northeast. Countless natural and historic gems lie within its borders, including lakes, scenic vistas, ravines, iron mines, railway tunnels, and ruins. Long distance trails, such as the Appalachian Trail and Long Path, also run through the parks. Circuit Hikes in Harriman is the first comprehensive guide to circuit hikes in the New York metropolitan area's most popular hiking destination. Eight of the loops are suitable for trail runs and there is one approved mountain biking loop. Each chapter contains a detailed map, elevation profile and photos. Many chapters offer longer and shorter options. The hikes run a wide range of lengths and difficulties, from easy jaunts under four miles in length to strenuous loops of over nine miles. The photos show fantastic views and interesting features that one might encounter while on the hike. Each map has been designed to clearly show the hike route and identify the many different points of interest along the way. The hike routes were selected by author Don Weise after more than 20 years of leading hikes and runs through the parks. At a retail price of $15.95, this guidebook is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the rich network of trails in Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks, including those new to hiking as well as experienced hikers looking to expand their horizons. Contents: 35 total loop hikes, with many offering longer and shorter options 8 loop hikes that can also be suitable for other uses, such as trail runs, walks, ski loops, and mountain bike rides Detailed trail map for each hike Elevation statistics and profiles with points of interest identified Driving directions and parking GPS coordinates Photos of interesting features Includes a Table of Contents and an Index

Download or read book Forest and Crag written by Laura Waterman and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2019-02-28 with total page 980 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling story of our ever-evolving relationship with the mountains and wilderness. Thirty years after its initial publication, this beloved classic is back in print. Superbly researched and written, Forest and Crag is the definitive history of our love affair with the mountains of the Northeastern United States, from the Catskills and the Adirondacks of New York to the Green Mountains of Vermont, the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and the mountains of Maine. It’s all here in one comprehensive volume: the struggles of early pioneers in America’s first frontier wilderness; the first ascent of every major peak in the Northeast; the building of the trail networks, including the Appalachian Trail; the golden era of the summit resort hotels; and the unforeseen consequences of the backpacking boom of the 1970s and 80s. Laura and Guy Waterman spent a decade researching and writing Forest and Crag, and in it they draw together widely scattered sources. What emerges is a compelling story of our ever-evolving relationship with the mountains and wilderness, a story that will fascinate historians, outdoor enthusiasts, and armchair adventurers alike. “Just like a good map is essential equipment for any backcountry adventure, Forest and Crag is an essential read for anyone who enjoys spending time in or is charged with the stewardship of the Northeast’s trails and mountains.” — Michael DeBonis, Executive Director, Green Mountain Club “Forest and Crag stands as the most important history of Northeastern mountain exploration. I marvel at the depth of the Watermans’ exhaustive research and the skill in which they synthesized it. Anyone who cares about and writes about mountains laps up these chapters regularly. I reach for this book all the time. The added photographs and prefaces make this new edition from SUNY even better.”— Christine Woodside, editor of Appalachia Journal and author of Libertarians on the Prairie: Laura Ingalls Wilder, Rose Wilder Lane, and the Making of the Little House Books “No other volume weaves together across landscapes and time both the individual stories and broad themes of the history of hiking in the Northeast. It is not, however, its breadth and depth which makes Forest and Cragunique. Rather, it is the Watermans’ gift for storytelling which makes the reader feel that he or she has been invited to pull up a chair and listen, spellbound, to two masters of their craft. In sharing the stories of those who came to the mountains before, the Watermans invite all to join in preserving the future of these iconic landscapes.” — Julia Goren, Education Director and Summit Steward Coordinator, Adirondack Mountain Club PRAISE FOR FOREST AND CRAG “This is a superb, monumental history. The Watermans are adept at the capsule profile, whether of peaks or persons. A gallery of characters unrolls, as diverse as those in a novel by Dickens.” — Paul Jamieson, former editor, The Adirondack Reader “Written with grace, style, and good humor, seasoned with a refreshing sense of wonder, Forest and Crag reads more like a gripping novel than the serious research work it really is.” — Magnetic North “In its quality, comprehensiveness, and regional orientation, Forest and Crag is unprecedented in American letters. It will become a classic in social, intellectual, and environmental history.” — Roderick Frazier Nash, author of Wilderness and the American Mind, Fifth Edition “Forest and Crag presents an incredible gift for today’s hikers—the opportunity to take a thoughtful and vigorous ramble into the past, and to explore the Northeastern mountains of yesteryear. What an adventure—and what better way to contemplate how we shape the region’s future?” — Peter Crane, Mount Washington Observatory “Forest and Crag traces the Northeast’s human and natural history by following the hiking experience from the early adventurers to the more recent development of an environmental ethic. The Watermans tell this story with clear respect and deep joy for the mountains that shaped the stories of the region’s hikers and hiking clubs.” — Mary Margaret Sloan, Chief Operating Officer, Positive Tracks “The Watermans’ true genius is their ability to string all the facts together in a narrative so lively that even the footnotes and endnotes are read as eagerly as one would devour dessert at the end of a good meal.” — Tony Goodwin, coeditor of High Peaks Trails, 14th Edition

Download or read book Peak Experiences written by Gary Fallesen and published by Footprint Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with pictures and maps, this informative guidebook will lead you on a new quest. Bag the highest point in each county of New York - all 62 of them! Some are barely molehills. Others are significant mountain peaks that require a full day's climb. All of them will deliver the exhilaration that comes in making new discoveries.

Download or read book Walkable Westchester written by Jane Daniels and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best guide to the Westchester outdoors just got even better. Walkable Westchester, an indispensible handbook to hiking, walking and exploring in Westchester County, has been issued in a second edition. It includes more than 600 miles of trails in over 200 parks, preserves and sanctuaries. Discover Westchester as you walk, hike, run, ride a horse, walk your dog, bike, cross country ski, or snowshoe. This edition, at 448 pages, is bulging with new and updated information, including details on 26 new parks, 42 more miles of trails, and intriguing sidebars on history, lore and nature. There are plenty of new photographs, detailed maps as well as county locator maps and driving directions with GPS coordinates. Every park description has been updated and enhanced, all making for informative, yet delightful reading. The book covers a wide variety of walking, from level, paved pathways to narrow woodland trails. The environments range from salt-water wetlands to rock outcroppings. So for any kind of walking this book is the perfect companion, whether a suburban mom looking for a paved path or a veteran hiker out for a day-long trek. It's even fun reading on a treadmill. One doesn't have to walk them all, because the authors already have, several times; just let them be your guide so you can pick the best ones for yourself. The book features: Information on 200 parks, preserves, sanctuaries, and protected open space including 26 additional parks not in the previous edition. Descriptions of over 600 miles of trails including 42 miles of new trails. County-wide locator maps and detailed maps of all but the smallest parks. History, science and local lore. Great photographs to encourage you to visit. Icons of activities permitted in each park. Driving directions, GPS coordinates, and availability of public transportation. Links to websites for additional information about the parks. Park contact information.

Download or read book Explorer s Guide 50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley Hikes and Walks from Westchester County to Albany County Third Edition written by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2014-04-28 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This completely-revised guide to hiking the Hudson River Valley reveals 50 walks and hikes from Westchester County to Albany County. Still the bestselling hiking guide to the region, this new edition features hikes that offer some of the most breathtaking views in the Hudson Valley—vistas that inspired the Hudson River School of painting and are today no less wild and pristine. Most hikes are within 2 hours of New York City.

Download or read book Mostly Harmless written by Douglas Adams and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2009-09-23 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now celebrating the 42nd anniversary of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, soon to be a Hulu original series! “Hitchhiker fans rejoice! . . . [Here’s] more of the same zany nonsensical mayhem.”—The New York Times Book Review It’s easy to get disheartened when your planet has been blown up and the woman you love has vanished due to a misunderstanding about space/time. However, instead of being disheartened, Arthur Dent makes the terrible mistake of starting to enjoy life a bit—and immediately all hell breaks loose. Hell takes a number of forms: there’s the standard Ford Prefect version, in the shape of an all-new edition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and a totally unexpected manifestation in the form of a teenage girl who startles Arthur Dent by being his daughter when he didn’t even know he had one. Can Arthur save the Earth from total multidimensional obliteration? Can he save the Guide from a hostile alien takeover? Can he save his daughter, Random, from herself? Of course not. He never works out exactly what is going on. Will you? “Douglas Adams is a terrific satirist. . . . He is anything but harmless.”—The Washington Post Book World

Download or read book Explorer s Guide 50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley Hikes and Walks from Westchester County to Albany Second Edition Explorer s 50 Hikes written by Stella Green and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2008-05-05 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised and updated throughout, with 10 new hikes. This bestselling hiking guide reveals 50 hikes and walks from the East Hudson Highlands to Rockland County and Harriman Park, to the West Hudson Hills, to the Catskills, the Shawangunks, and more. Green and Zimmerman are expert guides to this region rich in history, culture, and lore. The outings range from short walks to hikes of 14 miles in length, and most are within a two-hour drive of New York City. An at-a-glance chart makes choosing a hike simple, and each hike features a detailed topographic map, driving directions, mileage and elevation rise, and a comprehensive trail description—with fascinating commentary on the human and natural history you'll encounter along the way.

Download or read book Proceedings written by and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Best of the Appalachian Trail Overnight Hikes written by Victoria Logue and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2011-02-17 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overnight hikes in all fourteen states the Appalachian Trail passes through are described in brief, followed by a point-by-point description of the hike and trailhead directions.

Download or read book GPS Hiking written by Louis T. Rivas and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular hikes along with stunning images for the family to enjoy. Whether you like short walks then take one through one of the forgotten places like Doodletown or an adventure to the Cornish Estate. Exploration of historic ruins for the avid hiker taking you to the commercial mines which were once functioning long ago in the Hudson Valley New York area.This interactive GPS hikers guide brings hiking into the 21st century without disturbing the natural environment. Hikers are not only guided to these destinations with their coordinates but are provided with descriptions which bring to life your exploration and adventure.Now you can choose your own adventure and let your GPS take you there.