Nature Walks In New Jersey: A Guide to the Best Trails from the Highlands to Cape May

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Summary: Review and Description of Book
Review: "Appalachian Mountain Club Nature Walks guides direct readers to myriad natural wonders-wildflower meadows, waterfalls, salt marshes, gardens-for urbanites yearning for adventure in the outdoors." - Country Living magazine

Discover more than 45 guided nature tours of New Jersey's most beautiful natural areas. With more than 1,000 miles of trails to explore, New Jersey will surprise you with the variety and abundance of its natural places-the beaches of Cape May, Sandy Hook, and Holgate, the lush countryside of the Highlands, and the challenging mountainous terrain of the Appalachian Trail and Palisades.

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Summary: A Fine Trail Companion
Review: Anyone who has even the most basic understanding of the woods and of hiking will find this book a fine companion for a hike in NJ. The author has a nicely literary style (pretty rare for this genre), and gives equal time discussing geology, flora, fauna, and history. There are a number of new and interesting hikes, not just the "same old" ones that are so commonly written up. The maps are also very good. Scherer also has a lot of interesting insights on ecological matters. All in all, it's a book that should become a standard for New Jersey outdoor lovers.

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Summary: Marked vs Unnmarked Trails
Review: Beware: The author has not indicated the quality of markings within these trails. On my wife's and my first outing we chose an EASY trail. The 'trail' was no more than single track, overgrown, and after 2 miles we were lost. We finally hitchhiked back to the start along 4 miles of highway (thank God we found that --- there had been evidence of bears!). Although trail maintenance is not the author's responsibility, the book may lead the uninitiated to believe it's a "walk in the park".

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Summary: Marked vs Unnmarked Trails
Review: Beware: The author has not indicated the quality of markings within these trails. On my wife's and my first outing we chose an EASY trail. The 'trail' was no more than single track, overgrown, and after 2 miles we were lost. We finally hitchhiked back to the start along 4 miles of highway (thank God we found that --- there had been evidence of bears!). Although trail maintenance is not the author's responsibility, the book may lead the uninitiated to believe it's a "walk in the park".

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Summary: A Fine Trail Companion
Review: From one nature lover to another: I've done a few hikes in this book and I plan to do more, these are the best hikes ever. The layout of the book is superb, and the descriptions of the hikes as well as the trail markings, are accurate and easy to follow. I had no trouble finding my way along the trails, even late in the day. This book really does guide you to the best hikes in NJ. I recommend the Terrace Pond hike, its a 10!

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Summary: Nature Walks in NJ: A Guide to the Best Trails from the High
Review: From one nature lover to another: I've done a few hikes in this book and I plan to do more, these are the best hikes ever. The layout of the book is superb, and the descriptions of the hikes as well as the trail markings, are accurate and easy to follow. I had no trouble finding my way along the trails, even late in the day. This book really does guide you to the best hikes in NJ. I recommend the Terrace Pond hike, its a 10!

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Summary: Enjoy New Jersey's natural wonders on its newest trails:
Review: New Jersey is enjoying a Green Renaissance, with an explosion in the preservation of public lands and creation of over 1,000 miles of hiking trails. Nature Walks in New Jersey takes you on 46 guided walks to the state's most beautiful natural areas, many on new trails never before featured in a hiking guide. Explore diverse ecosystems throughout the state, along the Appalachian Trail, in the Pine Barrens, on the Palisades, and at the Jersey Shore.

Nature Walks in New Jersey offers a colorful narrative, describing geology, plants, animals, ecology, and human history, while also providing clear, easy to follow trail directions. With an average hike length of four miles, this is an ideal book for beginning hikers, for families, or perfect for seasoned walkers with an interest in the state's unique natural history. It is designed for anyone interested in doing more than just counting miles. This is a book for those who wish to see and reconnect with the natural world that surrounds us.

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Summary: An informative guide to some of New Jersey's hiking trails.
Review: The book is very informative and useful. Hiking directions are precise and up to date. Information on local flora and fauna are given for each hike, as well as geological structures that are present. Local history is also given for many of the hikes, which are insightful and interesting