This comprehensive new guide to the trails and mountains of Southern New Hampshire is a must for every hiker. Covers Mts. Monadnock, Cardigan and Kearsarge, the Merrimack Valley, the Lakes Region, and the major state parks-Pawtuckaway, Pisgah, and Bear Brook. The 'AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide' contains detailed descriptions of each trail in the area; full-color, pull-out GPS-compatible maps ofr Monadnock and Cardigan regions; three in-text contour maps for the state parks; trail descriptions, distances, elevation gains, and hiking times; and information on trip planning, map and compass use, and bushwacking. You'll also find helpful guidelines for backcountry hikers on low-impact camping, winter hiking tips, fire regulations, permit information and more! (5 X 7, 230 pages, pull-out maps, index, accident report)