Best Hikes with Children in New Jersey

by Arline Zatz

Book Overview

* Guidebook to 85 hikes in New Jersey chosen for kid appeal * Short, fun hikes between 1 to 8 miles, clearly rated easy to difficult * Tips on hiking with children and engaging them in the natural... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898868203
• ISBN13: 9780898868203
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Not just for hikers with kids!

My fiance and I have started hiking to get in shape for our wedding, and we found this great book as the best-reviewed NJ hiking book out there. Even though we don't have kids, we're really enjoying the details about the hikes, the new routes we never knew existed, and we're taking great nature photographs -- we've seen some really gorgeous scenery out there! Highly recommend this book!

A MUST for New Jersey families

Who knew that New Jersey could have so many places to enjoy the great outdoors? Growing up in Montana, I hiked in my backyard. Now with my own children I drive for thirty minutes and can find an age-appropriate hike and enjoy New Jersey nature. Zatz also includes things to watch for on the hikes (animals, flowers, etc.)

Great Reference!

I love this book. I just got it a few weeks ago and we have hiked each week since I got it. I find it easy to use. I love that it ranks the difficulty of the hike. I have a 5 yr old and a 7 year old. This book makes it easy for planning an afternoon trip vs an all day adventure. It also tells you things like if the trail is "bugy" in the summer or if you need to wear long pants because it is a "thorny" hike. Lots of great & useful tools.

A Visitor's Treasure

I don't live in New Jersey, but I have visited several times. After reading Ms. Zatz's book, I'm ready to pack my hiking boots, borrow my nieces and nephew, and introduce them to what sounds like some terrific places. I highly recommend this well written, well researched guide. Ms. Zatz knows her stuff.

A useful book covering the entire state

Many long-time New Jersey residents have never truly explored all the state has to offer. This easy-to-read book guides us to a variety of family-friendly places with clear maps and directions. It's a great way to get outdoors and see the state.