Best Hikes with Kids: Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine

by Cynthia L. Copeland, Thomas J. Lewis, Emily Kerr

Big fun for little feet—discover the best hikes for kids. Between 80 and 100 hikes suitable for families, accessible from urban areas Hikes range in length from less than a mile to nearly 6 miles, with optional turn-around points Handy sidebars with information on animals, plants, geology, and fun activities to do on the hike Special emphasis on trail highlights with child appeal Graphic, two-color layout provides key data at a glance

Search for frogs and turtles in a pond, stay in a cabin, visit a nature center, see waterfalls, or discover abundant wildlife. These are just a few of the new hikes families (and anyone looking for an easy outing) will enjoy in these completely redone guidebooks. Each outing highlights points of interest and opportunities for learning about nature on the trail. The hikes range in length from 1 to more than 5 miles round-trip, are rated easy to difficult for children, and feature optional turn-around points for tired feet.

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Monique · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this book! Great maps of the trails and specifics that are helpful to families. The only downside is that there aren't many near where we live (focus is more on bigger/better known hikes than on small town trails). We've done five of the hikes in the book (but not with the book, the book would have been great!). My favorite hike is South Bubble in Acadia National Park.