Hiking category: 1575 books
by Bonnie Henderson, Zach Urness
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
For this new and fully revised edition, veteran author Bonnie Henderson partnered with Zach Urness, hiker, writer, and parent of young children. Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon gets kids excited about the outdoors early, and creates in them a passion that lasts a lifetime. This second edition covers...
Trail Tested
A Thru-Hiker's Guide to Ultralight Hiking and Backpacking
Language: English
Release Date: May 21, 2013
Hundreds of valuable tips and advice based on Justin Lichter's more than 35,000 miles of hiking across the country and beyond. Whether you're a new hiker looking for expert advice, an experienced hiker looking to hone your skills, or a thru-hiker gearing up for a 6-month trip, this book is packed with priceless information to make your trip a successful and comfortable one.
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia
Including Surrounding Counties and Outlying Areas of New Jersey and Delaware
Language: English
Release Date: June 19, 2017
Where in the world did George Washington really sleep? Where is the best place to see the hawk migration or to admire the mighty Delaware? Where should you take your family, bring a date, geocache, or connect with nature? Find the answers in 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia by local hiking expert...
by Mary Jasch
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2007
CLICK HERE to download two free hikes from Best Hikes with Dogs New Jersey* Trails rated 1 to 4 paws to indicate difficulty level for dog owners and their four-legged friends* Hazard-free dog terrain in New Jersey* The guidebook's Trail Finder chart lists hikes by terrain, difficulty for dogs,...
by Steve Weinman
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
The original area trail guide, A Rock With a View contains 26 of the most scenic excursions in New Paltz and the Shawangunk Mountain Range. Written by a lifelong resident, it is designed to be used by beginners as well as experienced hikers, bikers and cross-country skiers. This is the 20th anniversary...
Backpacker's Start-Up
A Beginner's Guide to Hiking and Backpacking
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 1999
Aimed specifically at the novice outdoor adventurer, this comprehensive guide explains the essential gear, preparations, precautions, and techniques required for day hiking and short backpacking trips. Through informative, entertaining, and encouraging personal anecdotes, the guide emphasizes the...
by Wendy Lautner
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2010
Instead of guiding travelers through the arduous task of hiking the entire PCT, the goal of this book is to help plan trips that incorporate hiking on the PCT in Northern California, whether hikers have just an afternoon to spare or want to escape for the entire weekend. The author's hike choices...
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Portland
Including the Coast, Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and the Santiam River
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2018
The top guide to hiking within an hour's drive of Portland.
The best-selling 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Portland by Paul Gerald is now in full color and profiles 60 select trails that give outdoor adventurers a little of everything there is to enjoy around Portland: mountain views, forest solitude,...
100 Classic Hikes: Montana
Glacier National Park, Western Mountain Ranges, Beartooth Range, Madison and Gallatin Ranges, Bob Marshall Wilderness, Eastern Prairies and Badlands
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2018
Jagged, glacier-clad peaks, sparkling cirque lakes, crystal-clear rivers, striking canyons, vast prairies and badlands—Montana is a hiker’s dream. And Douglas Lorain has hiked it corner to corner in 100 Classic Hikes: Montana to bring you this carefully selected collection of the state’s premier...
The Creaky Knees Guide Pacific Northwest National Parks and Monuments
The 75 Best Easy Hikes
Language: English
Release Date: April 5, 2016
Timed perfectly with the National Park Service centennial celebration in 2016, this guidebook features the 75 best day hikes in national parks and monuments throughout Washington and Oregon including:
North Cascades National Park
San Juan Islands National Monument
Olympic National Park
Mount Rainier...
Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge
A Hiking Guide to the Cascades of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2014
Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge, now in its 4th edition, combines the pleasure of hiking with the wonder of one of nature's most captivating sights: waterfalls. Outlining hikes that feature more than 110 waterfalls in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this guide has been updated with 30 new waterfalls, updates...
The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition
Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2017
Whether you're a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior, or a seasoned long-distance trekker, this guide is a must for any backpacking, hiking, or camping trip. Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka—accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer—shares his knowledge...
Backpacking North Carolina
The Definitive Guide to 43 Can't-Miss Trips from Mountains to Sea
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2011
Joe Miller brings us the first-ever stand-alone guidebook to backpacking in North Carolina, a state long known as a terrific backpacking destination. Covering 43 of the best trips the state has to offer, Backpacking North Carolina provides all the information necessary for beginning and experienced...
The Creaky Knees Guide Arizona
The 80 Best Easy Hikes
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2012
The Creaky Knees Guide Arizona is a hiking guidebook filled with kinder, gentler trails. Created for anyone who--regardless of age--can't or doesn't want to hike great distances over rough terrain to gain beautiful vistas and enjoy the wilderness. Here are 80 of the best easy-to-walk hikes throughout...