Our NEW Dog-Friendly Trail Guide!

I wrote another book! This one with a real publisher - Helvetiq in Switzerland - and a co-author, Kristen Valenti, a Connecticut-based teacher and founder/writer of earlybirdonthetrail.com (definitely check out her gorgeous hiking blog!)

This project came to fruition by way of a winding, magical road. It’s a story for another time since I want to get on with introducing this book that was two years in the making!

I’ll share the description that the good folks at Helvetiq came up with, because when you work with a publishing company, you gain an editor, a design team, a proofreader, and a marketing expert…from soup to nuts. It’s quite a different experience, and I very much enjoyed it.

Dog Hiking New England

45 Dog-Friendly Trails in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island

From Maine’s rugged coastline to forested ponds in Rhode Island, this guidebook includes 45 carefully selected hikessuitable for every kind of hiker and every breed of dog. Seasoned dog hikers Jill McMahon and Kristen Valentishowcase their favorite trails in New England, with insider tips on what makes each so special. Discover off-leash adventures, peaceful swimming spots and hidden gems selected with you and your dog’s happiness and safety in mind.

Includes:

• Detailed trail guides with turn-by-turn clear directions and difficulty ratings

• Full-color photos and easy-to-follow maps

• Downloadable GPX files for navigation

• Expert tips from New England locals

• Charming illustrations throughout

• Helpful infographics to help you quickly choose your next adventure

Whether you’re planning a weekend walk or a mountain adventure, Dog Hiking New England is the essential resource for discovering the region’s most rewarding outdoor experiences with your canine companion.

This guide is part of Helvetiq’s Hiking book collection-bestsellers around the globe.

You can pre-order the book via Bookshop.org HERE.

P.S. This book will hopefully be available at all of the local bookstores that sell my first hiking guide, Southern Maine Trails, after the official release date of April 14th.

Stay tuned for a book signing event in late April!