Updates to Published AMC Books

• Page 5, Trip 2, Shapleigh, Smarts, and Hansen Ponds: Please do not set into Shapleigh Pond via the access point indicated in the trip details and map as this is private property. Much of the land surrounding the ponds is private property, and those hoping to canoe or kayak in the area do not have permission to access these waterways via private property. Until we are able to verify the correct access point on public land, the AMC strongly suggests our readers conduct their outdoor activities in other areas.

Maine Mountain Guide, 8th Edition; posted May 10, 2005.

• Page 221, Cook Hill: No access permitted without permission. The landowner requests that hikers refrain from following the route described to the summit of Cook Hill, unless permission has been granted.

This information has been removed from the Maine Mountain Guide, 9th Edition, which releases this month (May 2005). For copies of this updated and expanded edition, go to www.outdoors.org/amcstore or call 800-262-4455.

The AMC earnestly requests that hikers please be respectful while on private land and to note that some landowners require permission. Hikers should also keep in mind that land ownership does change and trails that were previously open to the public may have been closed. The AMC appreciates landowners' willingness to allow public access.

; posted July 27, 2004.

• Page 132, Castle Trail: Beginning of trail, relocation. The first sentence of the third paragraph of this trail description should now read: "The trail follows the former grade to the right for 100 yd., turns left into the woods just past a gate, and crosses a pipeline clearing."

• Page 136, Pine Mountain Trail: Mileage adjustment. The second paragraph in this trail description should read: “The trailhead can be reached by turning west onto Promenade St. from NH 16 at a point 0.3 mi. south of its junction with US 2….” (0.1 changed to 0.3)

• Pages 184-5, Arethusa Falls Trail: Trail relocation. Dismiss the second paragraph. Replace the last sentence in third paragraph with: “Here the trail turns right onto a relocated section, and in 50 yards the new route swings left and climbs moderately on a well-constructed footway, following an old logging road. At 1.0 mi. it crosses the first of two bridges over tributary brooks. After the second bridge it climbs steadily and swings right to meet the Arethusa-Ripley Falls Trail, 0.2 mi. above Arethusa Falls. Turn left to descent to the falls.” New trail distance summary: Distance from Arethusa Falls parking area (1,240’) to Arethusa-Ripley Falls Trail (2,120’): 1.3 mi. (2.1 km), 900 ft., 1 hr. 5 min. to Arethusa Falls (2,000’) via Arethusa-Ripley Falls Trail: 1.5 mi. (2.4 km), 900 ft., 1 hr. 10 min.

• Page 200, Suggested Hikes, Arethusa Falls Area: Mileage adjustment. Summary information should now read: rt: 3.0 mi., 1,000 ft., 2:00; Summary for visiting “both big falls” should now read: lp: 4.5 mi., 1,450 ft., 3:00; Summary for Arethusa Falls and Frankenstien Cliff should now read: lp: 4.9 mi., 1,500 ft., 3:10.

• Pages 230-1, Attitash Trail: Feature mislabeled. At 2.5 mi., view from “ledgy spot” offers glimpse of Table Mountain, not Mount Carrigain.

• Page 369, Square Ledge Trail: Elevation and time adjustment. Distances from Old Mast Toad/Lawrence Trail/Walden Trail (2,350’) to Square Ledge: elevation gain should be 550 ft. (rev. 200 ft.), time should be 1 hour to Passaconaway Cutoff: elevation gain should be 600 ft., time should be 1:20.

• Page 378, Red Path: Junction adjustment. End of fourth sentence should read: “…where it meets the Tilton Spring Path and the Pasture Path.”

• Pages 464-9, Mahoosuc Trail: Significant relocation. The south end of the Mahoosuc Trail has been relocated by the town of Gorham, adding 0.8 mi. to the length of the trail. Note that this affects all cumulative mileages and times listed under the Distance Summaries from NH 16 in Gorham, as well as the reverse distance listed from Old Speck Mountain Summit on p. 469.

• Page 475, Wright Trail: Elevation and time adjustment. “Loop junction” elevation is 2,300’ (not 1,900’), so elevation gain is 1,050 ft. (not 650 ft.) and time is 1:45, not 1:35.

• Page 509, Devil’s Hopyard Trail: Elevation and time adjustment. “End of trail” elevation is 1,600’ (not 1,350’), so elevation gain is 250 ft. (not 500 ft.) and time is 50 min., not 55 min.

• Page 514, Unknown Pond Trail: Directional adjustment. The third paragraph, first line: “southeast” should be “northeast” Third paragraph, third line: “swing east” should read “swing west”.

• Page 529, Old Summer Club Trail: Elevation and time adjustment. Distance summaries should be changed as follows: to Percy Peaks Trail: elevation gain 1,850 ft., 2:50;  to North Percy Peak: elevation gain 2,350 ft., 3:20.

• Pages 546-8, Daniel Doan Trail, J Trail, and Kodak Trail: Road name changed. All instances of "Jacobs Brook Rd.” should be “Quinttown Rd.”

• Page 554, New England Hundred Highest Club list: Additional peaks. Also on the Kilkenny Ridge Trail there are: North Weeks (3,901 ft.) and South Weeks (3,885 ft.).

Discover Rhode Island; posted July 27, 2004.

Page 50, Mount Tom Trail: Incorrect map. The in-text map for Trip #9: Mount Tom Trail is incorrect. View the correct map for planning your hike.