America's Best Day Hikes: Spectacular Single-Day Hikes Across the States
America's Best Day Hikes: Spectacular Single-Day Hikes Across the States

Author: Derek Dellinger

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2019-10-22

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 1682682668

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50 of the greatest hikes in the country, for all abilities and in all landscapes Beautifully illustrated, this best-of compendium features the most memorable one-day hikes in every region of the United States from Sierra Buttes Lookout in Tahoe National Forest to Grinnell Glacier Trail in Montana's Glacier National Park to Giant Mountain in Adirondack Park and beyond. Organized by region, this guide goes into detail about what makes each hike so remarkable and why it might be worth a detour or even a special journey for someone looking to broaden their horizons. All of the hikes are doable during daylight hours and none require camping. America’s Best Day Hikes comes with all the information anyone would need to experience these unique locations, including details about the hike itself—difficulty, duration, seasonal hazards, and more.—as well as traveling, planning, and packing suggestions. All this paired with Derek Dellinger’s stunning photography makes this incredible volume a must-have for any lover of the outdoors.

Popular Day Hikes: the Castle and Crowsnest
Popular Day Hikes: the Castle and Crowsnest

Author: Andrew Nugara

Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd

Published: 2021-07-27

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1771605146

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Popular Day Hikes is a series of bestselling books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas. Popular Day Hikes: The Castle and Crowsnest covers 37 of the best trails north of southern Alberta's Waterton National Park. Featuring easy short-day walks, more-strenuous full-day hikes, and the occasional easy scramble in Castle Provincial Park, Castle Wildland Provincial Park, and Crowsnest Pass, Andrew Nugara's well-written and beautifully illustrated guidebook contains routes for everyone. Some of the trips included are: North Drywood Falls Prairie Bluff Table Mountain Southfork Lakes Gravenstafel Ridge Hillcrest Mountain Frank Slide Trail Livingstone Raptor Migration Viewpoint Star Creek Falls The Promised Land Each hike includes: detailed directions to trailheads colour maps and photographs seasonal information round-trip distances trail commentary difficulty ratings

Best Easy Day Hikes Sacramento
Best Easy Day Hikes Sacramento

Author: Tracy Salcedo

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2009-03-17

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 0762755733

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Best Easy Day Hikes Sacramento features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps of sixteen easily manageable hikes within a short drive of Sacramento.

AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Philadelphia
AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Philadelphia

Author: Susan Charkes

Publisher: AMC's Best Day Hikes

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9781628420906

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AMC's Best Day Hikes near Philadelphia will take you through 50 of the region's best hikes for all levels. Ideal for families, tourists, and locals alike, this easy-to-use guide will help you explore Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware year-round, from lesser-known excursions to area favorites, including several hikes on the Appalachian Trail. Take a walk through historic Valley Forge, discover the beautiful Brandywine Creek State Park, and see the Pinnacle's spectacular views on the Appalachian Trail. Fully revised and updated, this edition features new hikes in Wolf's Hollow Country Park, Stroud Preserve, Brendan Byrne State Forest, Rockhopper/Dry Run Creek Trails, Trexler Preserve, and Blue Marsh Lake. All descriptions of previously featured trails have been updated to reflect the most recent openings, closings, and reroutings, highlighting the best hikes within an hour or two of Philadelphia.

100 Hikes of a Lifetime
100 Hikes of a Lifetime

Author: Kate Siber

Publisher: National Geographic

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 1426220952

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This ultimate hiker's bucket list, from the celebrated Appalachian Trail to Micronesia's off-the-beaten-path Six Waterfalls Hike, treks through 100 energizing experiences for all levels. Filled with beautiful National Geographic photography, wisdom from expert hikers like Andrew Skurka, need-to-know travel information, and practical wildlife-spotting tips, this inspirational guide offers the planet's best experiences for hikers and sightseers. From short day hikes--California's Sierra High Route, Lake Agnes Teahouse in Alberta, Norway's Mt. Skala--to multiday excursions like Mt. Meru in Tanzania and multi-week treks (Egypt's Sinai Trail, Bhutan's Snowman Trek, and the Bibbulum Track in Australia), you'll find a hike that matches your interests and skill level. Crossing all continents and climates (from the jungles of Costa Rica to the ice fields in Alaska's Kenai Fjords National Parks), as well as experiences (a wine route through Switzerland or moose spotting on the Teton Crest Trail in Wyoming, ) there is a trail for everyone in these pages. So pack your gear and lace your boots: this comprehensive and innovative guide will lead you to experience the best hikes of your life!

Popular Day Hikes
Popular Day Hikes

Author: Theo Dombrowski

Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated

Published: 2024-04-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781771607025

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Popular Day Hikes is a series of bestselling books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas. This bestselling and colourful guidebook sorts through all of the various possibilities and selects for the reader the very best day hikes on Vancouver Island with locations throughout the region, including: Carmanah Walbran Matheson Lake to Roche Cove Mount Finlayson Gowlland Tod Park Jocelyn Peak Loop Skutz Falls Loop Stocking Lake and Heart Lake Haslam Trail to Timberland Lake Top Bridge and Englishman River Mount Arrowsmith The Lakes of Forbidden Plateau With hikes ranging from 6 km to 25 km, and from easy to challenging, these routes are all accessible from generally reliable roads. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step-by-step directions, and full-colour photographs. Each hike includes: detailed directions to trailheads colour maps and photographs seasonal information round-trip distances trail commentary difficulty ratings

Backpacker The National Parks Coast to Coast
Backpacker The National Parks Coast to Coast

Author: Backpacker Magazine

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-04-01

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1493026933

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Explore the crystal clear waters on the Summit Lakes Trail at Lassen Volcanic National Park, take in the expansive views at Shenandoah National Park’s Old Rag Mountain, or traverse the sandstone cliffs at Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park. Choose your adventure from any of the forty-four national parks profiled throughout the book. This book delivers jaw-dropping photos, detailed hike descriptions and maps, ranger essays, and more, all of which combine to create an intimate look at the best our national parks have to offer.

Best Easy Day Hikes Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Best Easy Day Hikes Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Author: Randy Johnson

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2010-03-16

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 0762762179

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Best Easy Day Hikes Great Smoky Mountains National Park includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty-two easy-to-follow hikes in America’s most popular national park, home to one of the most pristine ecosystems on the East Coast. Featured walks lead to stunning scenery, from waterfalls and wildflowers to historic and interpretive sites, as well as spectacular views. Look inside for: • Thirty-minute strolls to full-day adventures • Hikes for everyone, including families • Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps • Trail Finder for best hikes for backpackers, waterfalls, history buffs, children, or great views • GPS coordinates

AMC's Best Day Hikes Near New York City
AMC's Best Day Hikes Near New York City

Author: Dan Case

Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781934028384

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This guidebook from the Appalachian Mountain Club's Best Day Hikes Series takes you to 50 of the best short excursions in New York, Connecticut, and Northern New Jersey.

Arizona Day Hikes
Arizona Day Hikes

Author: Dave Ganci

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780871565976

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Two books in one, this hiking guide features 100 of Arizona's best hiking trails, and an authoritative guide to the natural history of the Grand Canyon State's landscape. Ganci's knowledge of native species and local conditions, accompanied by 30 line drawings and 15 maps, helps hikers learn to identify each region's geology, weather, plant and animal life.