Explore the flatwater ponds, lakes, and rivers of New Hampshire and Vermont with this fully updated guide in the AMC's popular Quiet Water series. Great for families, anglers, and canoeists and kayakers of all abilities, this guide features 95 of the best paddling trips in the Green Mountain and Granite states.
Explore the many ponds of Pillsbury State Park and camp overnight, paddle Chocorua Lake for great views of the White Mountains, and rediscover Vermont’s scenic Lake Champlain.
Each trip includes detailed descriptions of each lake, pond and river, with maps, photographs, paddling routes, and GPS coordinates to help drivers reach the access point for the trip. An At-a-Glance Trip Planner features helpful information about trip time, distance, difficulty, and special features. Inside you’ll also find resources on local outfitters, safety and equipment tips, and complete driving, parking, and put-in instructions.
Additional Information
Author | Alex Wilson, John Hayes |
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About the Author | John Hayes is a dean at the college of Arts and Sciences at Pacific University. He has canoed and kayaked extensively throughout the world, and is co-author with Alex Wilson of three other books in AMC’s Quiet Water series. Alex Wilson is an avid canoeist and naturalist, and a widely published writer on energy, building technology, and environmental issues. He lives in Brattleboro, Vermont. |
Endorsements | “An excellent guide that should be in the beginner’s as well as the most experienced paddler’s home. ..[the authors] will save you hundreds of hours by [their] accurate, concise, and detailed descriptions.” -Jim Mack, Executive Director, United States Canoe Association |
Region | New Hampshire, Northern New England, Vermont, White Mountains |
Activity | Paddling |
Publisher | Appalachian Mountain Club Books |
Edition | 3rd Edition (April 13, 2010) |
Format | Paperback |
Dimensions | 0.9 x 5.9 x 8.8 inches, 336 pages |
ISBN-13 | 9781934028353 |
Endorsements
About the Author
John Hayes is a dean at the college of Arts and Sciences at Pacific University. He has canoed and kayaked extensively throughout the world, and is co-author with Alex Wilson of three other books in AMC’s Quiet Water series.
Alex Wilson is an avid canoeist and naturalist, and a widely published writer on energy, building technology, and environmental issues. He lives in Brattleboro, Vermont.