Alpen Books

Imagine, 1001 hikes throughout North America (actually, it's 1,042 hikes) for this one low price! You click on any of 18 regions, then on a trail shown on the region map, and a window displays all the important info about the hike: directions, distance,time, etc (plus sketch map). All can...

Authors and expert cross-country skiers Vicky Spring and Tom Kirkendall have carefully selected the best 100 cross-country ski trails in the state. The authors offer advice on technique, equipment, camping areas, sno-parks and huts, and outdoor safety. Trail descriptions include types of uses, surface descriptions, difficulty ratings, mileage and skiing...

This is the consolidation of 2 former books, cross country Ski Tours In Washington's North (and South) Cascades. This edition (published Oct 2002) highlights the 100 best cross country trails throughout the state. In addition to trip details, there is info on winter camping. 256 pages.

Hikes throughout the state, ranging from the easily accessible to the more remote backcountry trips. Includes White Mountains, Valley of the Sun, Santa Catalina Mountains, Sedona, as well as the Grand Canyon. 238 pages.

Covers the most exceptional day hikes and backpack trips throughout Colorado: detailed trail descriptions, stats on distance and elevation gain, best seasons to go, maps, etc. 236 pages.

Hikes from the San Francisco Bay Area to the California-Oregon border, including those close to cities and those in more remote areas. Beaches, mountains, forests, and more. 208 pages.

100 of the best hikes in Washington covering North and South Cascades, Olympics, Mt Rainier, Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak. Also encourages hikers to become active participants in an effort to preserve wilderness. 256 pages.

Offers a mix of day hikes and overnight backpack trips. Divided into sections covering Tennessee and North Carolina, the guide is arranged so all of Tennessee trails can be done with a link, via the Newfound Gap Road, to the North Carolina trails and vice versa. 286 pages.

Day hikes and some overnight backpack trips in New Mexico. Trips feature plants, animals, geology and Native American, Spanish and Mexican heritages. Driving directions, trail difficulty and length, tips on hiking safely. 268 pages. There is no actual image of this item. The image shown is representative only. The actual...

Welcome to the spectacular trails of Southern Oregon and adjacent Northern California! This comprehensive guide proves there's more to this scenic region than just Crater Lake National Park, the Rogue River, and Mt. Shasta. Come discover a hot springs in the hills behind Roseburg, a wildflower mecca near Ashland, and...

The Spokane Mountaineers' 100 best: eastern Washington, northern Idaho, western Montana: day trips to weekenders, high desert to mountains. 334 pages.

Describes 100 hikes throughout the Bay Area, plus a few in the Lake Tahoe high country. From short family walks to challenging backcountry trips. 240 pages.

Easy day-hikes, multi-day backpack trips in Washington's North Cascades areas of Darrington-Monte Cristo, Glacier Peak Wilderness, Stevens Pass, Lake Wenatchee, Entiat. Current info on trails affected by natural forces and NEW hiking trails. Each hike has info on distance, elevation gain, estimated duration. 272 pages.

This is the only full-color guidebook offering the most dynamic hikes in one volume. Virtually all the hikes are readily accessible from major arterials, and there are explicit trailhead directions for each hike. In addition to the park itself, one-third of the hikes are in the adjacent Hoover and Ansel...

Covers southern Oregon and adjacent northern California. Covers trails within a 2-hour drive of Crater Lake, Rogue River and Mount Shasta areas. Special symbols identify best hikes for kids, backpackers, equestrians and mountain bikers too. 240 pages.

Guide to auto travel AND hiking along Oregon's spectacular coast. Travel sections reveal sites, beaches, campgrounds, activities (such as bird watching, kayaking, cycling, tidepooling); hiking guide has 187 trails in Oregon and adjacent areas of Washington and Northern California, maps, easy-to-read descriptions. 240 pages.

New edition covers easy day-trips, multi-day backpack trips in areas of North Cascade National Park, Mt Baker, Ross Lake National Recreational Area, Pasayten Wilderness, Methow-Chelan. 256 pages.

Trips are organized by geographical area within the northern half of the state (approximately north of San Louis Obispo-Fresno-Sequoia National Park). Each trip has access directions, route descriptions, difficulty ratings, etc. 280 pages.

Includes hikes in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Trips are organized by geographical areas, each with a map and route description. Symbols help determine, at a glance, the nature and difficulty of the trip. Hikes range from easy strolls to strenuous all-day treks. 220 pages.

Selections of some of best trails throughout New Jersey. Access directions, trail length and difficulty, facilities and activities. 244 pages.

Tours on back roads, past the mansions, casinos of Saratoga, the unspoiled vistas along the Hudson River; tours vary in length, difficulty. 176 pages.

Tours in New Jersey range from 2 to 28 miles, from Ringwood's gardens to Pine Barrens and Delaware and Raritan Canal. From family outings to dirt-eating mountain single tracks, it's all here. 212 pages.

Diverse tours from Albany to Yonkers, New York, from family outings to challenging peak climbs. Includes complete directions, comprehensive map and more. 208 pages.

2nd edition includes 5 new tours. Detailed directions guide you along every mile, 1000 in all. Where to park, listings of organizations and accommodations. 212 pages.

Contains information for 35 4WD trails that can be found near the towns of Vernal, Logan, Salt Lake City, Milford and Wendover. Also includes driving tips, ghost town and mining camp histories. 162 pages.