The Best Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Hikes

The Best Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Hikes

Author: Morgan Sjogren

Publisher: Colorado Mountain Club

Published: 2019-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781937052713

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Up to date with current events, boundaries, and public land information Descriptive trail guides for 25 hikes with color photos and color maps Detailed natural history and archaeology This guidebook covers the original 1.88 million acres of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument designated in 1996 to protect its natural wonders and preserve the area for scientific research. In 2017, the monument was trimmed to 1 million acres, reducing protections around some of the world's most geologically diverse landscapes. The hikes featured in this book range from family-friendly day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips that will excite the most adventurous of spirits and will educate readers about the importance of protecting public lands, visiting sensitive areas with respect, and considering low-impact recreation as a pillar of multi-use policy for enhanced conservation.


Canyoneering 3

Canyoneering 3

Author: Steve Allen

Publisher: Canyoneering

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780874805451

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This guide features 37 major hikes designed to satisfy any canyoneer from novice to expert, including 20 in the new Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.


Hiking the Escalante

Hiking the Escalante

Author: Rudi Lambrechtse

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781607814634

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An updated and comprehensive guide to 50 hikes in the canyons of Escalante


100 Classic Hikes: Utah

100 Classic Hikes: Utah

Author: Julie Trevelyan

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2016-07-15

Total Pages: 598

ISBN-13: 1594859256

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• Only the best hikes selected from a state with an abundance of trail riches • Utah is a national destination for hikers • Hikes range from easy day hikes to more challenging backpacking trips 100 Classic Hikes: Utah expands Mountaineers Books' most popular hiking guidebook series. Like the other titles in the series, this new addition is coffee-table quality and makes a great gift for long-time Utah hikers, as well as for new arrivals and vacationers. Featuring full-color photographs and maps, 100 Classic Hikes: Utah covers the best and most popular hikes in the state, providing a range of trail options. The "Hikes at a Glance" table makes it simple to quickly find hike length, difficulty, when to go, and special highlights of the outing you seek. This is a full-state guidebook organized by region. The North Central region includes the Wasatch Mountains along with Antelope Island State Park, House Range, and Deseret Peak Wilderness Area, while the Northeast features the high Uintas, Bear River Range, Flaming Gorge, and Dinosaur National Monument. Southern Utah features many of the nation’s premier national parks and monuments. The Southeast region includes hikes around Moab, Arches National Park, Grand Gulch, Canyonlands National Park, Natural Bridges, and more. South Central covers Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Kodachrome, Horseshoe Canyon unit of Canyonlands, and other areas. Finally, the famed Southwest part of the state features Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Zion National Park, Snow Canyon, and beyond.


Utah's Incredible Backcountry Trails

Utah's Incredible Backcountry Trails

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780966085839

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A guide to hiking trails in Utah's national parks and wilderness areas, illustrated with 320 full color photographs and trail maps.


Trail Guide to Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument

Trail Guide to Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument

Author: David Urmann

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780879058852

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A guidebook to exploring America's newest national monument in a unique part of Utah. The author discusses the Canyons of the Escalante, Kaiparowits Plateau, and the Grand Staircase in terms of weather conditions, locations and resources available in surrounding towns, Native America history, geologic structure, and its history of European exploration and settlement. Contains maps and many b&w photographs.


The Best Bears Ears National Monument Hikes

The Best Bears Ears National Monument Hikes

Author: Morgan Sjogren

Publisher: Colorado Mountain Club

Published: 2018-01-24

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781937052539

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The hikes in this book range from easy strolls suitable for families with children to extended adventures into remote corners of an incredible landscape.


John Fielder's Best of Colorado

John Fielder's Best of Colorado

Author: John Fielder

Publisher:

Published: 2012-05-01

Total Pages: 463

ISBN-13: 9780983276975

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The third edition of Colorado's best-selling travel guide is the most comprehensive upgrade since the book's publication. Renowned photographer John Fielder has made hundreds of additions and updates to the guide's vast inventory of Colorado travel resources, while keeping intact his scenic and photographic advice.


Hiking Grand Staircase-Escalante & the Glen Canyon Region

Hiking Grand Staircase-Escalante & the Glen Canyon Region

Author: Ron Adkison

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2011-01-25

Total Pages: 363

ISBN-13: 0762767537

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“FalconGuides point the compass to the best spots to play, climb, hike, fish, and be.” – CNN.com Lace up your boots and sample fifty-nine of the finest trails in southern Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and the stunning 1.2-million-acre Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. With thorough descriptions and detailed maps, this book leads you to both well-known and little-used trails, and it includes several backpack trips and a wide variety of day hikes. Whether traveling down remote desert roads or up serene canyons, you will be rewarded with vivid memories and a yearning to return. For more than thirty years, FalconGuides® have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors. Features: Hikes suited to every ability Directions to the trailheads Trail Finder for best hikes for novices and families, moderate day hikes, strenuous day hikes, and backpacking trips for all levels Comprehensive trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, best hiking seasons, and canine compatibility for every featured hike Information on fees and permits, contacts, campgrounds, and more