The NorthWoods Stewardship Center has published the second edition of its Northeast Kingdom Mountain Trail Guide, replacing the popular 2010 first edition that quickly sold out.
Released in June, the 250-page guide expands on the original with roughly 100 additional pages of maps, photos, and trail histories. It now includes descriptions of more than 20 trails, among them routes in Groton State Forest and the recently completed long-distance Kingdom Heritage Trail.
“This book was a real community effort,” said Kelsey Evans, NorthWoods communications director. “We had volunteers who hiked and ground-truthed the trails, created maps, and submitted photos of their favorite lookouts. We are very grateful to the members of the hiking community who helped make this book a success.”
Funding for the project came in part from the Vermont Community Foundation and the Westmore Association. Proceeds support NorthWoods' Conservation Corps, Forest Stewardship, Conservation Science, and Education programs.
After a launch event at Dirt Church Brewing Co. in July, the guide has been selling online and at bookshops and general stores across the region. Copies are available through the NorthWoods website.
Photo: Giuli Canderle via Unsplash. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.
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