Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide: Amc’s Comprehensive Resource for New Hampshire Hiking Trails South of the White Mountains, Featuring Mounts Monadn

South of the White Mountain National Forest, this region of New Hampshire might be less known and traveled, but the hiking is as scenic as anywhere else in New England. Including the state’s beloved Lakes Region and Seacoast, this sixth edition of the comprehensive trail guide from the Appalachian Mountain Club covers more than 200 hiking trails, reflecting the booming trail development, as well as closures and reroutings since the previous edition. Easy-to-read statistics help readers to see critical information at a glance, while icons denote special features on suggested hikes, from winter activities to accessibility. Every trail description provides turn-by-turn directions, making route finding straightforward and reliable. Whether you’re a first-time hiker or an experienced backpacker, this trail guide is a must-have.

Ken MacGray is a freelance writer, photographer, and hiker who has completed New Hampshire’s 4,000-footers and ＂52 with a View＂ checklists. He lives in Concord, NH. Steven D. Smith is a hiking enthusiast, search and rescue volunteer, a veteran editor of AMC’strail guides. He lives in Lincoln, NH. MacGray and Smith are also co-authors of AMC’s White Mountain Guide.