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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.

The latest book in the America's Best Day Hiking series, Hiking Arizona offers a comprehensive guide for exploring the beauty and splendor of one of the country's most scenic states. With detailed descriptions of 98 different trails, you'll not only know where to go but also what to expect when...

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.

This is your complete guide to the most interesting and scenic day-hiking trails in Kentucky. No matter what part of the state you want to explore or how easy or hard a trek you want, this handy book will lead you to the right trail. Hiking Kentucky features the following:...

Hiking Michigan is your complete guide to 103 of the best day hikes in the state. No matter which region you wish to explore or how easy or hard of a trek you want, this handy book will lead you to the right trail and ensure that you don't miss...

Explore the beauty of Pennsylvania on foot! Whether you're looking for a short and simple hike or a longer, more challenging trek, Hiking Pennsylvania will lead you to the right trail. Author Mike Bleech draws on his experience as an outdoor freelance writer and photographer to show how easy it...

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...

This detailed guide showcases the 100 best day hikes throughout the state of Indiana. In one handy volume, you will find all the information you need to enjoy self-guided tours of the most scenic hiking paths and trails. Hiking Indiana includes a trail-finder grid so you can choose the hike...

Explore the beauty of Missouri on foot! Whether you're looking for a short and simple hike or a longer, more challenging trek, Hiking Missouri will lead you to the right trail. Author Kevin Lohraff - former national park ranger, natural history biologist, and state park naturalist-has hiked every trail in...

Teaching Orienteering (Second Edition) makes it easier than ever for busy teachers, leaders, and coaches to introduce orienteering skills and techniques to students of the sport. This new edition retains the highly visual, full-color format of the original version, but its content has been expanded and completely updated. For those...