Lace up your boots and head into some of the most rugged and isolated country in the world, where the rewards of backcountry hiking are limitless. Hike along the rim, descend into chasms, find clear-running streams springing from rocks, and camp along the Colorado River. Veteran Grand Canyon hiker George Steck outlines nine extended off-trail loop hikes ranging from five to twelve days, and he suggests ways to create many more hikes Use this guide for finding, carrying, and conserving water; performing well in desert heat; nutrition, including recipes; route finding and hiking time between landmarks. If you are ready for an adventure, this book will give you the personal observations, detailed route descriptions, topographic maps, and sound advice you need to plan a safe, extended trip in the Grand Canyon backcountry. (6 X 9, 288 pages, b&w photos, maps, graphs, charts)
This comprehensive guide features detailed descriptions all of the park's developed trails, which number fifteen hikes on the South Rim and thirteen hikes on the North Rim.
This comprehensive guide features detailed descriptions all of the park's developed trails, which number fifteen hikes on the South Rim and thirteen hikes on the North Rim.
Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find 120 trails suited to every ability and interest throughout northern Arizona.
Lace up your boots and sample 120 of the finest trails in northern Arizona. The great elevation range of this diverse region means you can hike year-round. When the southern deserts are hot, escape to the high alpine trails outside of Flagstaff. When the mountains are snow covered, follow the trails through desert flowers in the balmy red rock desert around Sedona. Veteran hiker and outdoor writer Bruce Grubbs will introduce you to these hikes and more. Use this guide for: up-to-date trail information; accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails; difficulty ratings for each hike; easy-to-read maps and photos of trails; recommended hikes by category. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest throughout northern Arizona.
There are ancient treasures hidden across the American Southwest. Tucked away in remote canyons are hundreds of ruins, cultural treasures that provide a wealth of information about the past
Contains maps and detailed directions to the remote sites, provides water availability information, and points out hazards on the way to some of the most spectacular areas of the Southwest.
The Hike Book Vol 2. Weekend Warrior Edition 100 ALL NEW hikes plus places to eat, stay and play in 8 major hiking destinations. Hikes include easy family-friendly strolls, moderate day hikes, and strenuous mountain treks that span all of Arizona's diverse climate zones and terrains.
• Steve Krause & Teresa Henkle → Pinyon Publishing Company 1995
A guide to exploring Arizona's beautiful Red Rock Country in and around Sedona. There are descriptions, directions, maps, and photos for each of 38 day hikes and 28 sightseeing spots. The sightseeing spots include scenic panoramas, historic points, energy vortexes, and indian ruins, as well as fishing, picnic, swimming and campground locations. Over 20,000 copies have been sold over the past eight years.
Hiking Grand Canyon Loops (Regional Hiking Series)
Hiking Grand Canyon National Park, 2nd (Regional Hiking Series)
Hiking Northern Arizona
Hiking Northern Arizona, 2nd
Hiking Ruins Seldom Seen
Hiking Ruins Seldom Seen, 2nd: A Guide to 36 Sites Across the Southwest
Phoenix Magazine The Hike Book volume 2
Santa Catalina Mountains, A guide to the trails and routes
Sedona Guide
Route Editor
Route Scout
