Hiking the Green Mountains

Hiking the Green Mountains features concise descriptions and detailed maps for 40 easy-to-follow trails that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region’s history.This guide provides the latest information to plan a customized trip:New favorite trails and time-tested classics, plus bonus side trips Photos and maps, detailed trail descriptions, and trailhead GPS coordinates Insightful hike overviews and details on distance, difficulty, canine compatibility, and more

Lisa Ballard, who has been hiking the Green Mountains for more than thirty years, is the Emmy-winning host of Wildlife Journal (PBS) and a writer and nature photographer whose work has appeared in Backpacker,Her Sports, Vermont Life, and Vermont Magazine. Mark Aiken is a ski instructor at Stowe and a freelance outdoor writer. He is a recreational marathoner and triathlete. His work can be read in The New York Times, Vermont Sports Magazine, Around Concord, and Backpacker Magazine.