Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Connecticut: Hikes and Walks from the Berkshires to the Coast

by David Hardy, Sue Hardy, Gerry Hardy

Book Overview

Leave the densely populated southeast coast behind to explore the woods and hills of this beautiful state. Connecticut boasts a diversity of parks, sanctuaries, hills, woodlands, and wetlands. This fifth edition has been fully revised and updated by David Hardy, the son of the original authors. He has added new hikes to Falls Village, Dinosaur State Park, Devils Den, Bigelow Hollow in Nipmuck and revised many more. The hikes range in length from 1...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881504963
• ISBN13: 9780881504965
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Countryman Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

I love hiking.

I think that this book is a good beginning for anyone who enjoys hiking but doesn't know many places to go in CT. Once you get to know the different areas, this book falls short in the sense that there are many more hikes in CT than 50. This would make a nice gift for someone.

Best CT Hiking Guide Available

Connecticut residents who love the outdoors should consider this guide. The Hardy family offers an impressive array of hikes for people of all skill levels.Each hike is thoroughly researched and includes detailed maps and photographs. I relied heavily on the maps and found them to be 100% accurate. The site descriptions are especially helpful. They include driving directions, parking instructions, and well-informed commentary about the trail itself. You will know precisely what vegetation or bird life to look for at specific points during your trip. Keep this book open during your hikes to fully appreciate the experience.Logical organization enables efficient selection of hikes by region or length. Readers should be assured that this truly is a Connecticut book. The authors do not discriminate in favor of the oft-traversed northwest region. Connecticut hikers would do well to have this guide in their backpack.