AMC's Best Day Hikes in Connecticut, 2nd: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails from the Highlands to the Coast

HIGH PEAKS WITH LONG VIEWS, lush nature sanctuaries, scenic stretches of the Appalachian Trail, and cliffs with rugged, rocky scrambles—Connecticut offers an amazing variety of day hikes for beginner and experienced hikers alike. This information-packed guide from outdoor experts at the Appalachian Mountain Club offers 50 of the state’s best trips, from a trek up Bear Mountain, to caves and riverside walks, to shoreline hikes along the Atlantic. Each trip features detailed descriptions, photographs, maps, GPS coordinates, fun facts, and information about nearby amenities. An at-a-glance chart highlights the best hikes for kids, dogs, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

INSIDE YOU’LL FIND
• 50 HIKING TRIPS for all ability levels and seasons
• AT-A-GLANCE TRIP PLANNER to help you find the trip that’s right for you
• DETAILED MAPS showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights
• SUMMARIES of time, distance, and difficulty level for each trail
• GPS coordinates for trailheads
• HIKING AND SAFETY TIPS, including advice on what to carry in your pack
• ESSAYS on nature and history of the region