Best Easy Day Hikes Berkshires includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please. Best Easy Day Hikes Berkshires includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow hikes in the scenic hills of western Massachusetts that once inspired Henry David Thoreau and Norman Rockwell. Discover quiet forests, awe-inspiring waterfalls, and breathtaking summits--from Bash Bish Falls and Monument Mountain to Mount Greylock and the Mohawk Trail State Forest. Look inside for: - Casual hikes to half-day adventures- Hikes for everyone, including families- Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps- Trail Finder for best hikes for waterfalls, views, children, dogs, and birders- GPS coordinates Jim Bradley grew up in the outskirts of western Massachusetts. Growing up, Jim spent many years as a boy scout. As a scout he learned to respect nature and he fell in love with the outdoors. Jim has spent the last 15 years hiking and exploring the hills of western Mass. and the Berkshires. Jim lives in Northampton, Massachusetts and is the sole author of his blog huskyhiker.com. Jim also enjoys camping, kayaking, geocaching, and bicycling when he is not hiking.