For links to trail descriptions and maps, look also under
“Nordic Skiing”,
“Cycling”, and Bill’s Favorites
“The Complete Walker IV”
After 17 years, Colin Fletcher has revamped, enlarged, and updated his classic to reflect new technologies and designs. A must-read for gearheads.
“Hiking the Pioneer Valley”
Bruce Scofield maps and describes 25 round-trip hikes in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts. New England Cartographics, 176 pages.
Hiking in Western New England
Maps, trail guides, news. Particularly good for the
Metacomet-Monadnock Trail.
AMC Metacomet – Monadnock Trail Site
The Berkshire Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain club sponsors this M-M Trail site and hikes on it.
The Metacomet – Monadnock Trail I
A new site with interactive, customizable maps and
links.
Old Metacomet – Monadnock Trail Site
Archive of former site devoted to the M-M Trail.
“The Pocumtuck Ridge Trail”
This brochure describes a 15-mile trail which runs from the Pocumtuck Ridge in South Deerfield to Poet's Seat in Greenfield, connecting with the Mahican – Mohawk Trail. Published by Berkshire Chapter AMC and often available at the Greenfield Chamber of Commerce and the Upper Pioneer Valley Visitor Information Center.
The Mahican – Mohawk Trail
A 7.5 mile trail which follows the Deerfield River west of Greenfield.
The Tully Trail
The Tully Trail follows an 18-mile loop through Athol, Orange, Royalston, and Warwick in North Central Massachusetts, connecting with the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail. This site offers general information, maps, and links.
Hiking at Tully Lake
The Army Corps of Engineers maintains the Tully Lake Recreation Area. Look here for hiking information and be sure to click "Maps" on the left sidebar.
Pioneer Valley Wildlife Management Areas
The state of Massachusetts manages 22 wildlife habitats in the Connecticut Valley area. Most of these are nice for hiking, ski touring, and off-road cycling. This page connects you to maps of the areas.
MDC Quabbin Reservoir
Hiking is permitted on the miles of trails surrounding this body of water. This site provides maps and rules.
Lower Westfield River Trails User Guide
Check out trail descriptions and maps of this area west of Springfield, MA.
Current Northeast Trail Conditions
Trail conditions as reported by hikers.
Hiking in the Monadnock Region
Adventure-File's Scott Graham suggests great day hikes in
southwestern New Hampshire's Cheshire County.
“Hiking the Monadnock Region”
Subtitled, “30 Day Hikes and Nature Walks in the Heart of New England.” Joe Adamowicz describes each hike with mileages, elevations, a topo map, and estimated level of difficulty. He weaves in local history – human and natural. 224 pp, New England Cartographics, 2000.
Monadnock – Sunapee Greenway Trail Club
This hiking trail, nearly 50 miles in length, links Mounts Monadnock and Sunapee in southwestern New Hampshire. MSGTC publishes a trail guide and map and coordinates trail maintenance.
Tips for Safe Hiking
Mount Greylock, MA
The highest mountain in the Commonwealth and taller than any mountain in 20 other states. Look here for trail info, maps, images, a 360° panorama, and a 3-D terrain model.
Pioneer Valley Hiking Club
Outdoors activities and good links. The club appears
to have a
2nd web page.
Appalachian Trail Conference
Everything you need to know about the AT is here.
New England Trail Conference
An umbrella organization for some 50 member clubs, NETC coordinates
trail maintenance and advocacy issues.
Friends of the Wapack
Maintainers of the Wapack Trail in southwestern New Hampshire,
Friends has an event schedule and a trail map.
National Forests
If you're planning to hike or camp in the White or Green Mountains, check here first for information about access and U.S. Forest Service policy:
White Mountain National Forest
Green Mountain and Finger Lake National Forests
“Hiking the Green Mountain National Forest: Southern Section”
Bruce Scofield guides the reader with 27 maps, trail descriptions, driving directions, and history. New England Cartographics, 176 pages, 2000
The Cohos Trail
159 miles of tough backcountry trail from Crawford Notch in the White Mountains to the Connecticut Lakes and the Canadian border.
“High Peaks of the Northeast: A Peakbagger’s Directory and Resource Guide to the Highest Summits in the Northeastern United States.”
Approaches to 122 summits are described with recommendations for the best maps and trails, flor and fauna, and geology. 51 photos and 48 USGS topos illustrate this guide by Bruce Scofield. New England Cartographics, 184 pages, 1994
Peak to Peak
Information about trails worldwide and links to them.
American Hiking Society
An alliance of hiking clubs, AHS is a national organization dedicated to serving hikers and protecting hiking trails. Sponsors National Trail Day every June.
American Trails
AT serves the interests of recreational trail users, designers, builders, and maintainers through advocacy and education. It supports motorized users, as well.
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