Small but diverse, urban but agricultural, inland and coastal, industrial yet forested, New Jersey is a beautiful state of glorious contrasts.AMC's Best Day Hikes in New Jersey features 50 hikes for all skill levels, each entry including a detailed map, plus summaries of time, distance, and difficulty level. The book's at-a-glance trip planner highlights the best hikes near public transportation, that are wheelchair accessible, for kids, for canine companions, and more.
This fully revised guide includes expertly curated hikes along the rugged Kittany Ridge and Valley, the coastal flatlands and southern Pine Barrens, and more throughout the state's array of ecosystems. Essays about the area's natural and social history provide additional context for what you'll see on your hikes. Whether an experienced hiker or a family looking for a weekend outing, this new edition of AMC's Best Day Hikes in New Jersey is indispensable for anyone enjoying the Garden State.