Pele's magical haunt, the big island of Hawai'I encompasses spectacular and diverse landscapes, from shimmering bays to exhilarating 14,000-foot volcanoes. In this thoroughly updated new edition, choose from 58 hikes that explore Mauna Loa, Kilauea, Kaumana Caves, and Mauna Kea State Park, among other fabulous places. Discover black sand beaches, sea turtle coves, lava lanes, and rainforest valleys.
Including more than sixty of Northern California's most fascinating hikes, this one-of-a-kind guide leads you through the dazzling array of geographic, historical, biological, and cultural diversity that makes this region unique. From the towering majesty of ancient redwood forests, to the otherworldly volcanic landscapes of the Lava Beds region, to the snow-capped granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada, Northern California offers abundant opportunities to satisfy your wanderlust. Whether it's whale watching from rugged coastal bluffs, lake-hopping in an alpine wilderness, or traversing a volcanic moonscape, Hike America: Northern California will guide you through this land of stark contrasts, stirring history, and incomparable beauty.
A guide to fifty of Pennsylvania's top hiking destinations. Heavily illustrated with maps, elevation profiles, and photos, this book provides detailed directions, mile-by-mile trail descriptions, and quick-reference boxes for trail specifications and summary information. Each trail is graded by difficulty. Recommendations for accommodations and restaurants round out this exceptionally detailed guide book.
• Jack Carlson & Elizabeth Stewart → Clear Creek Publishing 1999
Lush canyons with Sycamore and cottonwood trees, rugged mountains with towering ponderosa pines and alligator juniper trees, hidden creeks and waterfalls, majestic deserts and wildflowers, prehistoric ruins, abandoned mines, prospector camps, and ranches---all in a National Forest Wilderness less than an hour from Phoenix, Arizona.
After reading Hiker's Guide to the Superstition Wilderness you will want to hit the trails.
10 b/w photos 75 maps 5 x 7 Complete descriptions of 170 great day hikes on the AT Easy-to-read topographic maps and elevation profiles for each hike Plants, wildlife, and historical points to see along the way From the spruce forests of Tennessee and the leafy gorges of Virginia to the rolling Pennsylvania hills and the rocky heights of New England, the Appalachian Trail offers 2,200 miles of hiking opportunities. The five books in this series present accurate, detailed information for 170 day hikes (and a few overnighters), all recommended by AT experts. Where to start and finish, water sources and shelters, early exit options, and what to expect on the trail itself are described. Specially commissioned easy-to-read-and-use topographic maps and elevation profiles accompany each recommended hike; mileage data, the best direction to travel, route difficulty, and sources for additional maps and information are also included. Each book points out natural and historical featuresplants, trees, animals, landforms, bridges, vistasthat make the recommended hikes special. 37 hikes in New Hampshire and Maine
10 b/w photos 65 maps 5 x 7 Complete descriptions of 170 great day hikes on the AT Easy-to-read topographic maps and elevation profiles for each hike Plants, wildlife, and historical points to see along the way From the spruce forests of Tennessee and the leafy gorges of Virginia to the rolling Pennsylvania hills and the rocky heights of New England, the Appalachian Trail offers 2,200 miles of hiking opportunities. The five books in this series present accurate, detailed information for 170 day hikes (and a few overnighters), all recommended by AT experts. Where to start and finish, water sources and shelters, early exit options, and what to expect on the trail itself are described. Specially commissioned easy-to-read-and-use topographic maps and elevation profiles accompany each recommended hike; mileage data, the best direction to travel, route difficulty, and sources for additional maps and information are also included. Each book points out natural and historical featuresplants, trees, animals, landforms, bridges, vistasthat make the recommended hikes special. 32 hikes in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York
416 pages 10 b/w photos 75 maps Complete descriptions of 170 great day hikes on the AT Easy-to-read topographic maps and elevation profiles for each hike Plants, wildlife, and historical points to see along the way From the spruce forests of Tennessee and the leafy gorges of Virginia to the rolling Pennsylvania hills and the rocky heights of New England, the Appalachian Trail offers 2,200 miles of hiking opportunities. The five books in this series present accurate, detailed information for 170 day hikes (and a few overnighters), all recommended by AT experts. Where to start and finish, water sources and shelters, early exit options, and what to expect on the trail itself are described. Specially commissioned easy-to-read-and-use topographic maps and elevation profiles accompany each recommended hike; mileage data, the best direction to travel, route difficulty, and sources for additional maps and information are also included. Each book points out natural and historical featuresplants, trees, animals, landforms, bridges, vistasthat make the recommended hikes special. 45 hikes in Virgina and West Virginia.
Lace up your boots and sample more than 120 miles of hiking trails through the approximately 40,000 acres of America's first national park. Explore the famous rocky coast of Maine, trek through verdant forests, amble along the shores of secluded lakes, or see the views from the mountaintops of Mount Desert Island. Veteran hikers and outdoor writers Dolores Kong and Dan Ring will introduce you to these trails 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, detailed trail maps, and zero-impact camping tips. 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 Acadia National Park.
The premier guide to over 48 of the greatest hikes in the state. This one-of-a-kind guide to the "State of Surprises" takes hikers to the summits of the last of the Appalachian Mountain chain, the deep and wild canyons and rivers of Central Alabama, and the pristine white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Walk along the beaches of Gulf Shores with a variety of endangered species of wildlife, visit towering waterfalls at the Sipsey Wilderness, climb the rocky cliffs of the highest mountain in the state, Cheaha Mountain. Hiking Alabama takes readers to these and many more of the state's hidden hiking destinations, giving them a most unique look into the state's history, culture, and its incredible beauty.Inside hikers will find: detailed maps, accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike, tips on equipment, trip planning, hiking with dogs and children, accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more.
Hawaii Trails: Walks Strolls and Treks on the Big Island (Hawaii Trails: Walks,
Hike America Northern California
Hike Pennsylvania
Hiker's Guide to the Superstition Wilderness
Hikes in Northern New England (Exploring the Appalachian Trail)
Hikes in the Mid-Atlantic States: Maryland Pennsylvania New Jersey New York (Exp
Hikes in the Virginias (Exploring the Appalachian Trail)
Hiking Acadia National Park (Regional Hiking Series)
Hiking Alabama, 2nd: A Guide to Alabama's Greatest Hiking Adventures
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