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From time to time, information covered in our books may change in the field. For example, a trail may be relocated. Since a new edition of the book may not be immediately available, this page will regularly offer updates to our most popular AMC books. Bookmark this page and check here often, especially before heading out on a trip.
 
If you find that a route described in one of our guides has changed or a description contains an error, please send us an email.

BestDayHikeintheWhtiesAMC's Best Day Hikes in the White Mountains, 1st edition; posted September 26, 2011:


Page 68, Trip 16, Greeley Ponds: In the first paragraph of the Directions, the last sentence should say that the parking lot where the cross-country ski trail begins is 0.25 west of the Greeley Ponds Trail parking area (not east).

 


















AMC's Best Day Hikes in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, 1st and 2nd editions; posted September 26, 2011:

 Page 237, Trip 56 (1st edition)/p. 248, Trip 54 (2nd edition), Dry Brook Ridge: The estimated time for this trip should be 7 hours, rather than 5 hours as listed.Best Day Hikes in the Catskills and Hudson ValleyMaine Mountain Guide, 9th edition, 1st printing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maine Mountain Guide, 9th Edition
  • Page 79, Indian Mountain: This trail description has been revised.Please reference the corresponding PDF.
  • Page 127, MacKay Pasture Trail: The distance from Denmark Road to southwestern summit should be 1.7 mi, not 1.6 mi as listed.
  • Page 166: “Mt. Goose Eye” should be “Goose Eye Mtn.”
  • Page 169, Old Speck: elevation should be listed as “4170” rather than “4180”
  • Page 171: “Mt. Goose Eye” should be “Goose Eye Mtn.”
  • Page 189: The description of the Grafton Loop Trail has been updated. Please reference the corresponding PDF.
  • Page 191, Grafton Loop Trail: The distance from the southern trailhead to the East Baldpate Campsite spur trail should be 14.8, not 15.0.
  • Page 201, Brook Trail: The distance from Byron Notch Rd. to Tumbledown Pond should be 2.0 mi., 1 hr. 50 min.
  • Page 202, Little Jackson Mountain: In the first paragraph, the text should state that the trail leaves from the parking area and heads northwest on a logging road, rather than stating it leaves from behind the shelter area.
  • Page 217, Fire Warden’s Trail: This description has been updated. Please reference the corresponding PDF.
  • Page 218, Mount Abraham Side Trail: The distance from Caribou Valley Rd. to the junction of Appalachian Trail and Spaulding summit trail should be 4.4 mi., not 3.9 mi.

Best Day Hikes in the Berkshires

Nature Guide to the Northern Forest; posted November 15, 2011:

  • Page 40, third photo: the orchid in this photograph is rose pogonia (Pogonia ophioglossoides), not an Arethusa orchid as labeled.

 

 

 

   

AMC’s Best Day Hikes in the Berkshires; posted September 29, 2009:
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  • Page 2, Trip 1, The Dome: To reach the trailhead, please follow these directions: From the intersection of Routes 7 and 2 at the rotary in Williamstown, follow Route 7 north for 1.5 miles to Sand Springs Road. Turn right onto Sand Springs Road and follow it approximately 0.2 mile to a three-way intersection. Continue straight (the middle road) on Sand Springs Road. After driving approximately 0.25 mile more, reach White Oaks Road (no sign). Turn left and follow it for 1.1 miles to a wide gravel pull-off on the right approximately 0.3 mile north of the Massachusetts-Vermont border (where the pavement ends). There is space for approximately six vehicles. The trailhead is on the right.
  • Page 18, Trip 4, Mount Greylock State Reservation, East Side—Cheshire Harbor/Gould Trails: Although the Cheshire Harbor Trail is not technically the shortest trail to the summit with regard to distance (the Thunderbolt Trail is shorter but considerably steeper), it is the shortest of those covered in the guide, and for most hikers the easiest route to the summit.

    To reach Mount Greylock State Reservation from the north, follow these directions: Take Route 8 south to Adams and turn right onto Maple Street at the statue of President McKinley. Follow Maple Street for 0.4 mile and turn left onto West Road. Follow West Road for 0.6 mile to West Mountain Road on the right. Follow West Mountain Road for 1.6 miles to a circular gravel parking area. The trailhead is on the right.

  • Page 38, Trip 8, Mount Greylock and Ragged Mountain Via the Bellows Pipe Trail: To reach the trailhead, please follow these directions: From Route 8 (State Street) and Route 2 in North Adams, follow Route 2 (West Main Street) west for approximately 1.2 miles and turn left onto Notch Road (note brown and white Mount Greylock State Reservation sign). Follow Notch Road for 1.2 miles to near Mount Williams Reservoir where Notch Road turns sharply left. Turn left and follow Notch Road for another 1.1 miles to a point where the road bears right, but continue straight ahead into a small gravel parking area with space for approximately six vehicles."

    The map symbol indicating a summit for "Bellows Pipe" is misleading. However, a lean-to is located where the trail makes a sharp right turn (north).

  • Page 89, Trip 17, Spruce Hill: There has been a change to the Busby trailhead location. A kiosk (with an affixed sign that reads Busby Trail) and bench are now situated at the new trailhead. The trail originates at the left end of the kiosk and runs for approximately 250 feet through a birch, beech, maple woodland to a trail junction where you should bear right.



AMC White Mountain Guide, 28th Edition; postedWhite Mountain Guide, 28th Edition November 7, 2008

Dear Reader:

Based on reader feedback, we have created an updated index for the White Mountain Guide, 28th edition, that more clearly shows how to find the main description of each trail. We have bolded the page numbers associated with trail descriptions in this version. Other references to trail names are not bolded. This new version is formatted in the same size as the original book, allowing readers to cut out the index and insert it in the back of their guidebooks if they wish. We will use this format in future reprints of this edition of the White Mountain Guide.

Thank you for your ongoing interest in the White Mountain Guide.

AMC Books Team

Download the updated index (PDF)>>


Grafton Loop Trail Update (AMC White Mountain Guide, 28th Edition & Maine Mountain Guide, 9th Edition)
  • The western portion of the Grafton Loop Trail opened on June 30, 2007. Learn more >>

AMC White Mountain Guide, 28th Edition; posted April 17, 2007


  • Page ii, Copyright Information: We regret that we failed to properly attribute the back-cover photographs to EcoPhotography/Jerry and Marcy Monkman.

    Photo credits in their entirety are: Front-Cover and Front-Slipcase Photograph by Robert Kozlow; Back-Slipcase Photograph by Robert Kozlow; Back-Cover Photographs © EcoPhotography/Jerry and Marcy Monkman
 

Quiet Water Maine posted October 11, 2006
Quiet Water MainePage 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.










 

 







Discover Rhode Island; posted July 27, 2004.

Discover Rhode Island 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.









 

 




Quiet Water: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island; posted May 10, 2005. Quiet Water: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island
  • Page 230, Trip 68, Knowlton Pond: This pond is on private property. Please obtain permission from the landowner to paddle on this pond.
  • Posted August 4, 2004: Page 214, Pawcatuck River: Access change. Please access the Pawcatuck River using the following directions. Please do not use the grassy areas along River Road for access as suggested in the guide, as this is private property.

Potter Hill. From I-95, Exit 1 in Rhode Island, go south on Route 3 for 1.8 miles (1.8 miles), and turn right onto Route 216 in Ashaway. Go 0.2 mile (2.0 miles), and turn left onto River Road (Laurel Street). Go 1.0 mile (3.0 miles) to the access on the right at the junction with Bridge Street. Park on the left, and carry down the steep embankment. There is also access at the junction of Route 3 and Hiscox Road, with parking for one car.