Hiking around New York City is not just about a trek between high rises. Award-winning writer Skip Card shows you the best hikes in and around The Big Apple. All hikes within the guide take less than 2 hours to reach by car, with details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach the trailhead. Skip has compiled lists of his favorite hikes including:

• Best Hikes for High Peaks
• Best Hikes for Kids
• Best Hikes for Bird-Watching
• Best Paths to the Past
• Best Hikes for Interesting Geology
• Best Hikes for Escaping the Crowds
• Best Hikes for the Most Variety

Let Skip show you all the worthwhile hikes, from short, flat routes suitable for families to day-long, steep treks for more advanced hikes. Each hike profile contains practical information including point-by-point trail navigation, contact information, facilities, fees, parking instructions, and an easy-to-use map for each trail. Moon Outdoors Take a Hike New York City covers trails in parts of Long Island, New Jersey, the Shawangunks, Hudson Valley, the Hudson Highlands, and all 88.5 contiguous miles of the Appalachian Trail as it snakes through southern New York State.

A smart new look provides just one more reason to travel with Moon Outdoors. Well written, thoroughly researched, and packed full of useful information and advice, these guides really do get you into the outdoors.—Gorp.com