Anza Borrego Desert State Park is the largest desert park in the United States, drawing approximately 650,000 visitors per year. Combining detailed narrative with GPS-based trail maps, Day and Overnight Hikes: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park breaks down the best of the best hikes, both day and overnight. Whether it’s the best view over Culp Valley, a walk through Hellhole Canyon, or a flat walk through hills and dales near the Salton Sea, Day and Overnight Hikes is the definitive go-to guide to enjoy the largest desert park in the United States, just an hour’s drive from San Diego. Catalog Copy (Final): Combining detailed narrative with GPS-based trail maps, the Day & Overnight Hikes series leads hikers and backpackers to sites of exceptional beauty and solitude. Each Day and Overnight Hike contains four key elements to help you plan and enjoy the perfect day or overnight:GPS-Based Trail MapsGPS-Based Elevation ProfilesDirections to the TrailheadTrail DescriptionsEach trail description offers precise commentary on what to expect along the way and rates each hike for SceneryTrail ConditionDifficultyAccessibility for ChildrenSolitude Designed to fit easily in a back pocket or pack, Day & Overnight Hikes points hikers to the best and least crowded trails for each destination.
The master path of the great Bluegrass State, the Sheltowee Trace graces 282 miles of Kentucky hills and hollows. This path was the 100th designated federal national recreation trail and is named in honor of Daniel Boone. Sheltowee, meaning Big Turtle, was the name given to Boone when he was adopted into the Shawnee tribe as the son of the great war chief, Blackfish. While being pursued by the Shawnee, Boone hid beneath the waters of a creek, breathing through a reed "straw," thus earning his nickname. Hikers who tread this trail will be "following the turtle," a white turtle blazed on trees, from the trail's southern terminus in Tennessee's Pickett State Park, north through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. The trail continues through the length of the Daniel Boone National Forest nearly to the state of Ohio. Complete with detailed maps, elevation profiles, and detailed descriptions of the trail, author Johnny Molloy's Day & Overnight Hikes: Kentucky's Sheltowee Trace is the ultimate resource for all levels of hikers. Each day and overnight hike described provides valuable information such as trail length, condition, difficulty, and clear directions to the trailhead. Whether it's a day hike along the Cumberland River, an overnight trip in the Daniel Boone National Forest, or an all-out assault on the entire 282 miles, all hikers will need and appreciate the first-hand information gathered and presented by Molloy.Complete with detailed maps, elevation profiles, and descriptions of every foot of the trail, author Johnny Molloy's Hiking Guide to Kentucky's Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail is the ultimate resource for hikers. Each trail section profile provides valuable information such as trail length, condition, difficulty, use, and clear directions to the trailhead.Whether it's a day hike along the Cumberland River, a week-long trek, or an all-out assault on the entire 282 miles, hikers will need and appreciate the first-hand information gathered and presented by Molloy.
One of the richest expanses of undeveloped land in the Southeast, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park attracts more than 9 million visitors a year. Even so, most people experience only a few of the most popular trails in the area. Day and Overnight Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park takes hikers off the beaten track to the more secluded rambles, from highland meadows and open vistas to pristine mountain streams and pioneer farms. Each trail description offers precise commentary on what to expect along the way and rates each hike for: scenery, trail condition, difficulty, accessibility for children, and solitude. Designed to fit easily into a back pocket, the revised and updated second edition of Day and Overnight Hikes includes 10 new hikes that lead to even more sites of exceptional beauty and solitude. The peace of mind found on these hikes just can't be experienced from a climate-controlled automobile, so let Day and Overnight Hikes help you discover the best the Smokies have to offer.
The heart and soul of wild, wonderful West Virginia, the 900,000-acre Monogahela National Forest is a natural getaway for outdoor enthusiasts of every kind. But the best way to see all "the Mon" has to offer remains by foot. You'll agree with every footfall under the forest's stately cherry trees, passing through valleys of rhododendron where waterfalls roar among misted woodlands. Each trail description offers commentary on what to expect along the way and rates each hike for scenery, trail condition, difficulty, accessibility for children and solitude. Easily carried in your pocket, this book provides directions to more than 30 day hikes and 10 overnight hikes in the Monongahela National Forest. Some classic hikes are included, like High Falls and Seneca Rocks, but most will steer you off the beaten path - where you'll find more solitude and infrequently visited sights. The exceptional beauty and peace of mind found on these hikes just can't be experienced from a climate-controlled automobile.
Palm Springs has long been known by Los Angeles residents for its beautiful hiking trails. With the Joshua Tree National Monument to the east, the San Bernardino National Forest north and south, and the Pacific Crest Trail not far away, this area is rife with wonderful outdoor opportunities. This book collects each of them and offers detailed ratings and maps for use out on the trail, providing an invaluable resource for hikers of all levels.
Rocky Mountain National Park is the living showcase of the grandeur of the Rockies, with elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the valleys to 14,259 feet at the top of Longs Peak. Choosing the best day and overnight hikes from the 359 miles of hiking trails and 200 backcountry sites is a major task. First-time, novice, and seasoned hikers hit the trail faster with this practical illustrated guide. Whether looking to watch the elk rut in autumn, the summer blooms on the hillside, the thundering falls in spring, or the white-blanketed calm of the forest in winter, readers can find everything they need here. From Grand Lake in the west to Estes Park in the east, this guide covers the park with original GPS-based trail maps, detailed trail descriptions, overnight camping recommendations, trail guides suitable for different experience levels, and more.
Central Arizona’s most popular forest area houses six separate ecosystems, and much of it can only be seen on foot. Hikers have long known about the natural wonders that exist here, and this guide corrals all of the best hikes — no small task, since there are over 900 miles of trails in the park. Offering detailed descriptions of each hike, along with practical, need-to-know logistical information, this guide demystifies a truly enormous and beautiful stretch of wilderness.
• Roger and Ethel Freeman → Gem Guides Book Co. 2000
Within an hour's drive of downtown Phoenix are hundreds of mountain trails, many of them little-known. Phoenix itself boasts the country's largest municipal park and the best urban and near-urban hiking and riding of any large city. The surrounding areas also have exceptional opportunities for hikers, trail riders, mountain-bikers, and joggers. This comprehensive coverage of the entire area includes hundreds of trails, measures distances, detailed topographic maps, b/w and color photos, and detailed access information. A handy color insert portrays the beautiful scenery and surroundings along the hikes. This fully-revised second edition includes several new areas such as Cave Creek (County) Park, the Blakc Canyon Trail, Deem Hills and the Salt River, Saguaro Lake, Bartlett Reservoir and Seven Springs/Cave Creek areas of the Tonto National Forest. Day Hikes and Trail Rides in and Around Phoenix is the most complete and essential hiking guide available.
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