Hiking Season is Here!

Now is the time to hit the beautiful hiking trails of New Hampshire. Where have you hiked recently? Let us know by posting a comment.

Here are some great web sites and books to help you on your journey. All books listed here are available for check out at Leach Library.

Websites
View from the Top: Provides up-to-date descriptions of trails by people who have recently hiked them. If you are concerned about encountering snow at the higher elevations you will want to consult this site. http://www.viewfromthetop.com/forums

Mount Washington Observatory: Includes forums on White Mountain hiking trails and current weather conditions for the high peaks. You'll also want to check out the cool web cam for the Mt. Washington summit and the outstanding collection of White Mountain photography. http://www.mountwashington.org

United States Forest Service, White Mountain National Forest: Official web site for the White Mountain National Forest. Includes information on passes and permits, current weather conditions, maps and brochures, and information on various recreational activities -- not just hiking. http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain

Hike Safe: A joint effort between the White Mountain National Forest and New Hampshire Fish & Game Department to educate hikers on the inherent risks of hiking and how they can become better prepared before beginning any hike. http://www.hikesafe.com

Books
Call#: 796.5 PLE
Author: Pletcher, Larry
Title: The hiker's guide to New Hampshire

Call #: 796.5109 APP
Author: Smith, Steven D.
Title: The Appalachian Mountain Club's White Mountain guide: hiking trails in the White Mountain National Forest.

Call #: 796.5109 BUC
Author: Buschbaum, Robert
Title: Nature hikes in the White Mountains.

Call #: 917.41 AMC
Author: Appalachian Mountain Club
Title: AMC Maine Mountain Guide

Call #: 917.42 DOA
Author: Doan, Daniel
Title: 50 hikes in the White Mountains: hikes and backpacking trips in the high peaks region of New Hampshire.