Hiking Arizona's Cactus Country

Hiking Arizona's Cactus Country

Author: Erik Molvar

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-05-01

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 149307881X

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Southern Arizona offers unlimited opportunities for backcountry exploration. This third edition of Hiking Arizona's Cactus Country explores a broad swath of the Sonoran Desert that extends northward across the Mexican border and encompasses the southern third of Arizona.


Best Hikes with Dogs Arizona

Best Hikes with Dogs Arizona

Author: Renee Guillory

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

Published: 2005-01-25

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1594852235

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CLICK HERE to download a free hike along "Little Spring" from Best Hikes with Dogs Arizona * Guidebook to 75 dog-suitable trails throughout the Arizona -- many accessible from urban areas * How to keep your dog safe, healthy, and hydrated in Arizona's arid climate * What to pack for your dog: the Ten Canine Essentials and the doggy first aid kit Renée Guillory and her canine companion, Artemis, have hiked more than 700 miles together in Arizona. Now they share their favorite trails, presented through dog-centric eyes. On most trails, you'll encounter few people to dodge. Most hikes offer shade, if not water, to help keep your dog cool in extreme Arizona conditions. The trails in Best Hiikes with Dogs Arizona emphasize terrain that's easy on the paws and give advance warning, trail by trail, on canine hazards to watch for. There are also tips on dealing with dog emergencies and for hiking with minimum dog-impact on the environment. Ranging from short day hikes to extended backpacking trips, many trails included are clustered around urban areas including Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Sedona/Prescott, and other communities in Mogollon Rim country. There are hikes as far-flung as the Mexican border and in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona.


Arizona's Cactus Country

Arizona's Cactus Country

Author: Erik Molvar

Publisher: Falcon Guides

Published: 2000-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781560447948

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Includes 13 new hikes for total of 98 hikes in Saguaro National Park, Organ Pipe National Monument, the Chiricahua Mountains, and Sky Islands of Coronado National Forest, .


Hiking Arizona's Geology

Hiking Arizona's Geology

Author: Ivo Lucchitta

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9780898867305

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-- All necessary geologic terms are defined -- Written at a level easy for readers to understand Arizona's geology is complex and its landscape varied. Yet, with Hiking Arizona's Geology as a companion, curious hikers with little or no background in g


Circuit Hikes of Southern Arizona

Circuit Hikes of Southern Arizona

Author: Robert Zimmerman

Publisher: eBookIt.com

Published: 2014-12-04

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 1456623540

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"Circuit Hikes of Southern Arizona" is an easy-to-use guidebook, describing the many circuit hikes hidden in the mountains surrounding Tucson and throughout southern Arizona. The guide includes 32 specific hikes with an additional two dozen options, with hikes ranging from so easy you can take your toddlers to so strenuous you will want to train for weeks beforehand. Each hike comes with an easy-to-read topo map, as well as detailed instructions for route-finding. The guide also provides information about the best seasons to do each hike as well as general information about the history and geology of the surrounding mountains. The guide not only includes some of the best known circuit hikes of southern Arizona, it also includes a number of previously unpublished trails that take you to places rarely seen by most hikers. The author, Robert Zimmerman, is an award-winning science journalist and space historian who likes to spend his weekends hiking, caving, and in general exploring the hidden outdoor gems of the American southwest.


Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks

Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks

Author: Erik Molvar

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2012-06-19

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 0762786124

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Discover the wonder of these two spectacular parks as Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks leads you along 850 miles of trail - from short nature hikes to backcountry treks. Veteran hiker Erik Molvar provides all the information you need to get the most out of hiking this International Peace Park with its glistening glaciers, scenic lookouts, peaceful lakes, and remote wilderness. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Mile-by-mile directional cues Elevation profiles GPS coordinates for all trailheads and backcountry campsites An index of hikes by category— from easy day hikes to hikes to waterfalls Invaluable trip-planning information, including local lodging and campgrounds Full-color photos throughout Full-color GPS-compatible maps of each trail


Guide to Arizona's Wilderness Areas

Guide to Arizona's Wilderness Areas

Author: Tom Dollar

Publisher: Big Earth Publishing

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9781565792807

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Arizona is known for its exceptional variety of topography and ecosystems. From stands of saguaro cacti and plunging canyons to high alpine forests, many are fragile areas in need of protection. All told, Arizona has some 92 wilderness areas, and author Tom Dollar provides informative descriptions for backcountry travelers wishing to explore those 65 areas accessible to the public. (Many areas are so remote they are virtually inaccessible.) This guidebook includes suggestions for hikers, along with insights into the unique natural history of such areas as Paria Canyon, Mazatzal, Organ Pipe, and Kachina Peaks wildernesses. Outdoor photographer Jerry Sieve's dramatic photographs illustrate each of the areas described.


Hiking Olympic National Park

Hiking Olympic National Park

Author: Erik Molvar

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-07-01

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1493014862

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This updated edition of Hiking Olympic National Park features 66 of the finest trails in and around the park plus 40 additional trail recommendations throughout northwest Washington’s spectacular landscape. These trails crisscross the park’s wilderness ecosystem, stretching from the beaches of the Pacific to the heart of the Olympic Mountains. Whether you choose a strenuous backpacking trip over glacier-clad mountains or a short stroll through a temperate rain forest, veteran trail guide and author Erik Molvar provides all the information you need to make the most of hiking the Olympic Peninsula. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Full-color photos GPS coordinates Directions to the trailhead Mile-by-mile directional cues


Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks

Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks

Author: Erik Molvar

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-08-01

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1493059696

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Thoroughly updated and revised, this fourth edition of Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks covers over fifty hikes in the two featured parks as well as the surrounding areas--Cedar Breaks National Monument, the Markagunt high country, and the Paunsaugunt area.