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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.

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.

26th ed.; trails in New Hampshire and adjacent areas in Maine: distances, estimated hiking times, notes on scenic outlooks, other points of interest; has 6 full-color, digitized, topo maps. 616 pages.

Contains 89 easy trails throughout the state suitable for families and people with physical limitations. 128 pages.

Over 16 passes along the northern edge of the Alps, past the Eiger, Jungfrau and many other renowned peaks. A 325 km route in 15 suggested stages. 176 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.

Produced by the Mountain Club of Kenya, this guide covers climbing and hiking routes on both Mt Kenya and Kilimanjaro, plus flora and fauna, climate, geology, and mountain medicine. Fold-out topo map in back cover. 270 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.

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.

Some of the hikes contained in this book are in the mountains, others in the valleys, plains, foothills, canyons, and sand dunes. They range in length from 1 to 15 miles. In addition to full descriptions, there are topo maps for each one. 212 pages.

New 3rd edition now available. Short hikes for the novice or families with children, all-day hikes, some boot busters for the seasoned hiker. 208 pages.

Includes trail runs in Bellingham, Seattle-Tacoma, the North and South Cascades, the Olympic Peninsula, urban areas, and the Spokane area. Contains mileage of trails, elevation profiles, maps, and photos. Offers helpful tips for getting started, trail etiquette, and more. 240 pages. There is no actual image of this item. The...

Describes 140 day hikes in the Portland, Oregon-Vancouver, Washington area. Choose from routes along salmon runs in the Coast Range, by waterfalls in the Willamette Valley, under rain-shadow clouds in the Hood River area, or among old-growth redwoods near the Clackamas River. 380 pages.

How to plan a trek, where and when to go, permits, preparations, health matters, and how to avoid giving offense to locals. Describes each route including Annapurna Circuit and Sanctuary, the pilgrim's Trail, more. 184 pages.

A brand new edition (2001) after being out of print for 3 years! This popular guide focuses more on volcano climbs than on technical rock climbing or expedition mountaineering. It describes the routa normal for 500 peaks in 200 countries; also full infoon access, local transportation, supplies, weather, camping, huts,...

146 day hikes around the Flagstaff, Arizona area. Trips for people of all ability levels. Full trail descriptions, excellent access maps. 288 pages.

More tips for enhancing backcountry trips from the author of Everyday Wisdom: 1001 Expert Tips For Hikers , in a fun and easy Q and A format based on real questions from real hikers. 204 pages.

This guide begins where other guides leave off. While it gives some route info for non-through-hiker trips, plus resupply info for through-hikers, it excels at giving detailed location-specific info on what the hiker will encounter on the Pacific Crest Trail: points of interest, plants, animals, history, geology, trail conditions, seasonal...

Day hikes from short to long, easy to strenuous, many in close proximity to Blue Ridge Parkway. Also includes treks on highest peaks east of Mississippi River. Local folklore, Civil War stories and more. 256 pages.

From exploring old Confederate earthworks in the cedar glades of Stones River National Battlefield to walking through a man-made tunnel beside the Harpeth River, outdoor enthusiasts using this book will have plenty of hikes to choose from throughout middle Tennessee. 230 pages.

Describes dozens of places to hike, all within an hour's drive or less from Portland, Oregon. Everything from paved walkways to undeveloped forest trots. Each of the hike profiles provides essential details on length, hiking time, difficulty, scenery, exposure, solitude, trail surface, and accessibility. 234 pages.

Describes 600 trails, from a 293-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail and 70-mile Cape Hatteras Seashore Trail to little-known, privately maintained trails. 544 pages.

Pocket-sized Appalachian Trail Conference guide, with folded topo maps included. Has Trail background info, plus detailed trail descriptions for this segment of the Appalachian Trail (from both directions) and major side trails. Guide is updated approximately every 3 years.

How to find over 130 spectacular waterfalls and cascades, including 20 along the Ozark Highlands Trail. Some falls are right outside your car, others will require a short hike. Many will be several miles down a trail, and others will be true wilderness waterfalls that will require serious cross-country bushwhacking...

Describes over 30 hiking trails in the Buffalo River Area, northcentral Arkansas, ranging from 1/4 to 25 miles long: mile-by-mile descriptions, elevation profiles, etc. 128 pages.