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Backpacking Idaho
From Alpine Peaks to Desert Canyons
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2015
A virtually undiscovered backpacking paradise, Idaho has numerous wilderness areas of mind-boggling size. Backpackers can find complete solitude, wildlife, and some of North America's most outstanding scenery. Idaho's mountains also boast great weather--fewer thunderstorms than the central Rockies,...
Trinity Alps & Vicinity: Including Whiskeytown, Russian Wilderness, and Castle Crags Areas
A Hiking and Backpacking Guide
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2010
The Trinity Alps mountain range in the northwest corner of California forms a rugged divide, tucked between the Coast Ranges and the Cascades in a half-million acres of wilderness. Nearby Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Russian Wilderness, and Castle Crags Wilderness all offer miles of trails...
by Tracy Salcedo
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2010
Best Easy Day Hikes Reno includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 17 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.
Ecstatic Trails
The 52 Best Day Hikes and Nature Walks In and Around Los Angeles
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2013
Los Angeles is a hiker's perfect playground: from enchanted canyons to bountiful beaches, the range of terrain provides an almost endless variety of trails, vistas, and even weather conditions.
Organized by level of difficulty, beginning with the most forgiving trails and building up to the...
Afoot and Afield: Los Angeles County
A Comprehensive Hiking Guide
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2010
Jerry Schad is your knowledgeable and reliable guide for the 192 trips in this book--ranging from gentle family walks in Griffith Park to strenuous treks over the spine of the San Gabriel Mountains. Whether you see solace from the crowds, a cardiovascular workout, or a new perspective of the natural...
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Sacramento
Including Auburn, Folsom, and Davis
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2012
Carefully researched on foot, hiking enthusiast Jordan Summers introduces area residents and visitors to an array of the best day hikes from casual riverside nature hikes to rugged foothill treks within roughly an hour's drive of Sacramento.
Filled with detailed descriptions of firsthand trail...
Five-Star Trails: Lake Tahoe
40 Unforgettable Hikes in the Central Sierra Nevada
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2016
Covering the region surrounding the 22-mile-long lake, author Jordan Summers guides hikers along 40 of the region's best trails--all located within 25 miles of Lake Tahoe's shoreline.
Trekkers can easily find the perfect hike with the complete trail descriptions for 27 day hikes and 13 overnight...
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Phoenix
Including Scottsdale, Glendale, and Mesa
Language: English
Release Date: April 13, 2018
The best way to experience Phoenix is by hiking it. With more than 4 million people, the Phoenix metropolitan area is one of the country's largest. Surprisingly, it's also one of the most diverse and dramatic for hikers, with scenic destinations ranging from area parks, greenbelts, and preserves to...
by Connor Beekman
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2017
Rocky Mountain National Park is among the most visited national parks in the United States. Located in the beautiful state of Colorado, the park is a popular destination at all times of the year. This travel guide is uniquely divided into the four seasons, making it easy to plan a relaxing summer...
by Charles Liu
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2013
Drawn from one of the best-selling titles in the 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles series, this compact guide can be tucked easily into a bag, backpack or back pocket. Almost 150,000 residents took part in Phoenix's Park system last year -- here are 20 more outdoor escapes for family fun and light exercise....
by Jordan Summers
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2010
Carefully researched on foot, Easy Hikes Close to Home: Sacramento introduces area residents and visitors to a wide array of the best and easy day hikes, from the atmospheric Sacramento Delta area to tranquil trails in the Cosumnes River Preserve. With detailed descriptions, novice hikers discover...
Top Trails: Olympic National Park and Vicinity
Must-Do Hikes for Everyone
Language: English
Release Date: May 19, 2014
Top Trails: Olympic National Park is renowned Pacific Northwest outdoor expert Doug Lorain's newest look into the best of the best trails Olympic National Park has to offer. This guide features only the most spectacular scenery and wildlife of a wide selection of routes from all over the peninsula....
Afoot and Afield: Portland/Vancouver
A Comprehensive Hiking Guide
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2008
In nearly 200 trips Afoot & Afield Portland/Vancouver covers every hike within a one-hour drive of this metropolitan area. Hit the trail through dense old-growth forests, walk beside waterfalls, climb to viewpoints above massive glaciers, or wander through the quiet forests of a 5000-acre park...
by Lizann Dunegan
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2013
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...