From the Burnt Meadow Mountains to Maine's Bold Coast

John Gibson, the author of numerous books and articles on Maine's coast and mountains, describes the best hikes in the Western Mountains, the Oxford Hills, Evans Notch Range, the Mahoosuc Range, the Camden Hills, Monhegan Island, and Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island.

Outings range from short walks for families to all-day climbs for serious hikers. There is a rich selection of hikes in each of southern Maine's major recreation areas, and many hikes are within easy reach of Maine's major population centers. Each hike description includes a topographic map, information on difficulty, mileage, and rise, and a detailed description of the route. Both locals and travelers will find miles of satisfying hiking here.

"There are many fine details in the writing…that not only help orient you, but also provide that bit of natural history that most of us hope to take away from any hike…. You could hardly ask for more, except to have Gibson along the next time you set out on the trail."
—Michael Burke, Down East magazine

$16.95 (Can. $18.50)
0-88150-796-6
4th Edition to publish in June 2008
6x9, 224 pages, paperback, b&w photographs, 51 maps