New Mexico's 555,000-acre Gila Wilderness is a vast untrammeled patchwork of virtually unlimited forest types, climatic conditions, and wildlife. This rugged landscape boasts sweeping tundra, hot springs, mountain views, and deep gnarled canyons. Within Gila's boundaries, you can follow trails to views of the breathtaking peaks of the Mogollon Range, wonder at ancient cliff dwellings,and wind your way along stream-ribboned ponderosa forests. Hiking New Mexico's Gila Widlerness provides you with accurate information for over 80 hikes, complete with helpful elevation profiles, trail finder charts, and detailed maps. Wildlife viewing tips, historical information, and backcountry camping pointers are also included to make your hike in the Gila Wilderness more enjoyable. This guide will help you plan your trip to this stunning wild area. Its design makes it easy to find a hike that's right for you. Hiking New Mexico's Gila Wilderness is an indispensable part of your trip to the canyons and trails of the world's first designated Wilderness Area.
Lace up your boots and sample seventy-five of the best trails the Empire State has to offer. From the 4,000-foot peaks of the Adirondacks to the glacier-gouged landscape of the Finger Lakes region, from the Niagara Frontier's historic Erie Canal to the lore of Rip Van Winkle's Catskills, the trails in hiking New York should please nature lovers and history buffs alike. Let veteran hikers Rhonda and George Ostertag lead you through short nature walks, lengthy canal and rail trails, and rugged wilderness hikes. Inside you'll find: up-to-date trail information; accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trials; difficulty ratings for each hike; detailed trail maps; zero-impact camping tips. (6 x 9, 336 pages, b&w photos, maps, charts)
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.
Boasting a mild climate, incredible diversity, and thousands of miles of hiking trails, northern California offers a gem for every hiker. Hiking Northern California is your ticket to rewarding adventures in the backcountry of the northern two-thirds of the Golden State, from the Oregon border to the Southern Sierras. This handy guidebook features detailed descriptions of more than 600 miles of trails, accurate and up-to-date trail maps, and all the information you need for planning enjoyable outings year-round. The book describes short, leisurely strolls and demanding excursions of several days. The hikes follow routes varying from gentle, well-graded trails to rugged, cross-country scrambles including old favorites known to many and obscure routes known to only a few. Surveying the most awe-inspiring scenery in the region, Hiking Northern California will satisfy both beginning and veteran hikers. Follow these paths to a wealth of memorable outdoor experiences in more than 4.5 million acres of roadless and wilderness areas.
Hiking Ohio is a comprehensive guide to more than 40 of the most scenic foot trails in the Buckeye State. From the Lake Erie islands to the foothills of the Appalachians, from virgin forests to native grasslands, from small creeks to the Ohio River, this book serves as a tour guide to the diverse natural and human history of Ohio only as seen by foot. Hiking Ohio includes descriptive photographs for each hike; digitally designed maps detailing each hike; in-depth trail descriptions with difficulty ratings; detailed route directions; schedules, local attractions, eateries, and more.
Written by veteran trail-guide author Erik Molvar, Hiking Olympic National Park, formerly The Trail Guide to Olympic National Park, describes a 585-mile network of maintained trails in a wilderness ecosystem that stretches from the beaches of the Pacific to the heart of the Olympic Mountains. The trails provide a full spectrum of challenges, from strenuous backpacking trips over glacier-clad mountains to short strolls through a temperate rainforest. Hiking Olympic National Park includes mile-by-mile descriptions, maps, and elevation charts for each trail. This comprehensive guidebook is organized to help you plan your trips and includes an index to all the topographic maps you will need as well as tips on no-trace camping and wilderness safety techniques. Hiking Olympic National Park is an indispensable part of your next trip into the wilds of the Olympic Peninsula.
From a magnificent western coastline to sky-piercing mountains and rugged eastern deserts, Oregon is a year-round hiker's paradise. Oregon seems to have it all. Its dramatically sculpted sea cliffs and secluded beaches are renowned for unsurpassed beauty. Lush rain forests of the coast range give way to stands of old-growth Douglas fir, glacier-clad volcanoes of the Cascade Range. Combined with the rugged Wallowa mountains, the expansive lava flows and canyons of the high eastern deserts, Oregon provides endless opportunities for backcountry adventure. The revised Hiking Oregon features updated information and 25 new hikes for experts and novices alike, with short jaunts and multi-day treks through Oregon's national forests, wilderness areas, state parks, Fossil Beds National Monument, and Crater Lake National Park. Hiking Oregon by veteran hiker and outdoor writer Donna Lynn Ikenberry descries 100 hikes, with new detailed maps, elevation gain-loss graphs, and beautiful black and white photographs. The guide also features special sections on hiking with children, Oregon flora and fauna, and backcountry ethics. Hiking Oregon's backcountry is always an unforgettable experience. Don't forget to take Hiking Oregon to help you enjoy your experience more fully.
Featuring 50 of the state's best hikes, with an additional 52 honorable mention hikes, Hiking Oregon is the ticket to experiencing the Beaver State's remarkable diversity. This one-of-a-kind guidebook will take outdoor enthusiasts on hikes along rugged, rocky coastline to historic lighthouses; through scented, sagebrush high desert and magnificent lava plains; to the tops of volcanic peaks; past cascading waterfalls; and alongside wild and scenic rivers.
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