This brand-new title from the Appalachian Mountain Club's trusted Best
Day Hikes series is your indispensable guide to the 50 top treks in the
Garden State, all doable in a day or less. Whether you're an avid hiker
or seek adventure in your own backyard, this must-have resource covers
all of New Jersey--the northern Skylands, the northeastern Gateway near
New York City, the Jersey and Southern shores, the Greater Atlantic City
area, and the Delaware River--revealing remarkable natural beauty in the
midst of a densely populated region. Explore the urban-adjacent,
4,269-acre Ramapo State Forest, with its views of the New York City
skyline; hike New Jersey's famous Pine Barrens; stroll seaside in
Hartshorne Woods Park; and tackle the rugged landscape along the
Appalachian Trail, in High Point State Park. You'll find hikes for every
skill level. An at-a-glance trip planner highlights the best options
near public transportation, as well as those for kids, dogs, and winter
snowshoeing and skiing. With GPS coordinates for every trailhead,
turn-by-turn directions, and information on time, distance, and
difficulty for each hike, as well as enriching essays about the area's
natural and social history, this is your quintessential guide to
uncovering and exploring the hidden gems of a verdant landscape. Inside
You'll Find: - 50 recommended hikes for all ability levels- GPS
coordinates for every trailhead- Locator map and at-a-glance trip
planner for easy selection- Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails,
and natural highlights- Summaries of time, distance, and difficulty
level for each trail- Hiking and safety tips, including what to carry in
your pack- Essays on the flora, fauna, and historic landmarks of the
region ALSO AVAILABLE AMC's Best Day Hikes near Philadelphia:
Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails in Eastern Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, and Delaware, 2nd Edition, by Susan Charkes ISBN:
978-1-62842-090-1 Quiet Water Mid-Atlantic: AMC's Canoe and Kayak Guide
to the Best Ponds, Lakes, and Easy Rivers, from Pennsylvania to
Virginia, by Rachel Cooper ISBN-13: 978-1-62842-087-6 Best Day Hikes
near Washington, D.C.: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails in
Maryland, Virginia & the Nation's Capital, 2nd Edition, by Beth Homicz
and Annie Eddy ISBN-13: 978-1-62842-037-1