Love guidebooks like this because they are so focused on each unique hike and have a standard for their ratings unlike ones that are crowd sourced or blogs. The maps could be a little more detailed with topographical markings which would really help in the NH 4000 footers that are listed. Those sudden steep sections would surprise you otherwise. Would like it to include some smaller or more unique hikes as these are often the more commonly climbed trails and peaks and a hike doesn't need to have a lot of altitude to be a good one.

This guidebook is exactly what I'd expect from Falcon Guides - it has all the relevant info on each hike (distance, difficulty, special considerations, etc), along with some attractive photography. It's nice to have a guide that highlights things across the region, rather than just one state. The front has basic safety, gear, and environmental info that is good to keep in mind. The notes on each hike read like they were written by someone who has actually done the hikes (which I imagine is the case). If I have one critique, it's the imbalance in states: I know NH is the place to go for hiking (it's why I do!), but I'm looking to guidebooks to give me more ideas beyond the three walks in Rhode Island that I already know about.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc!