Waterfalls of the White Mountains: 30 Hikes to 100 Waterfalls

I am an avid hiker of the Appalachian Mountains from the Carolinas to Maine. As such, I have purchased my share of guidebooks. Without a doubt in my mind, this is the best guidebook ever published. It reads more like a novel. I live in both Florida and New Hamphire and I find myself picking up this book to read for pleasure when I'm in Florida, 1000's of miles from the White Mountains. This book is efficient. As the title suggests, one can cover 100 waterfalls in 30 hikes, most of which are not very grueling. The book describes the waterfalls in detail but reads like a novel. It uses descriptions from early guidebooks as well, some over 100 years old! The directions to the waterfalls are clear and well written and include vital statistics like distance to each, vertical elevation gained, difficulty and altitude. A sketch map is shown for each hike (although one would use a separate topographic map for the actual hike). In addition, and I think this really separates this from other guides, a history is included for each hike of the area. These histories include Indian stories predating European settlement, stories of the early European settlements, the first grand hotels and even ski resorts. It truly gives the reader/hiker a sense of time and place. If you hike the White Mountains get this book!

take the DIFFICULTY description with a grain of salt if you are not an everyday hiker. We went to Ripley Falls and yes it IS all of (if not more) a 20 minute hike on a path with tree roots, some rocks to climb up and over, in some places it gets so narrow you are on the edge of a deep ledge and on an incline, THEN you get to repeat going back down. Though once you get to the Falls it is Beautiful. I think maybe some work needs to be done to this path alone, because we did visit others that seemed to be kept up very well. I will say it was an ADVENTURE! and I don't regret it.

The content of this guide is excellent, minus a few minor details such as river depth when crossings are required (rapids during the spring melt, a trickling stream in the summer/fall months).The maps however are my biggest issue. They're about as detailed as a hand drawn sketch and without a legend really (obtain a true trail map to accommodate you and the guide). You'll have to pay close attention while reading for small details that could make or break the trip. All in all, still a good read. Absolutely worth having whether you're an overnighter or a one hour to kill kinda guy/gal. Hikes for all ages and skill levels.

To my thinking there is not much more thrilling than turning a corner to find a spectacular and beautiful rush of water cascading over cliffs or through a rocky terrain. Who doesn't like waterfalls?!This terrific guide to the waterfalls of New Hampshire's White Mountains details 30 hikes to 100 waterfalls, so many of the walks take you to several falls. A regional map pinpoints the thirty treks and a lengthy introduction relates waterfall nomenclature and origins, tells you how to use the book and offers tips to make your trip enjoyable. Detailed within four subregions (the Connecticut , Pemigewasset/Merrimack, Saco and Androscoggin watersheds), entries are 6-10 pages long and include location, distance, altitude gain, difficulty, access information, a map, trail and hike details, and a photograph of the falls.An indispensable guide for waterfall lovers, particularly those travelling with kids.The book concludes with appendices on regional geology and camping facilities, a bibliography and an index.

Book shows a lot place where the falls located but it only has one starting point if your heading backwards from the book suggest you keep your Milages to find the falls

I asked for this for Xmas & decided to put the copy into my family's yankee swap. We share a love of the outdoors & appreciation for the White & Green Mountains around us so it was a hit, the book grabbed interest from many. We've already planned a few nice short hikes to unknown-to-me waterfalls within 2 hours drive.The book also has interesting little stories of local history & geographical info on the areas, which I enjoy reading. I can't wait to receive another copy for myself.

Who doesn't love waterfalls? New Hampshire has beautiful scenery coupled with waterfalls. This is well written and entertaining. The White Mountains are beautiful even if you don't want to track down every waterfall that you can. I recommend this book.

Great book and purchase was done faster than quoted and delivery too.