50 Hikes In The Sierra Nevada
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Author | : Mike White |
Publisher | : University of Nevada Press |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 2006-04-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 0874176670 |
Nevada boasts some of the most diverse and beautiful landscapes in North America and is rich in trails that embrace the state’s scenic, geologic, and historic resources. Mike White, renowned outdoors writer and instructor, now offers a guide to fifty of the best Nevada hikes, ranging across the entire state from the Mojave Desert to the Sierra Nevada, from sagebrush basins to the alpine heights of the Ruby Mountains. Here are hikes for every taste and level of fitness, including outings suitable for families with small children and full-scale assaults on challenging peaks. Each hike is described in terms of its route and special features, and includes a map and elevation profile. The book also offers information about the geology, wildlife, plants, history, and weather features of Nevada, as well as helpful directions to ensure safe and comfortable travel in Nevada’s rugged and isolated backcountry. This is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking enjoyable adventures in some of the country’s most spectacular natural regions.
Author | : Julie Smith |
Publisher | : The Countryman Press |
Total Pages | : 259 |
Release | : 2009-06 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 0881508101 |
A guide to fifty hikes in the Sierra Nevada that provides directions, discusses the natural and human history of the area, and includes topographic maps, distances, elevations, difficulty ratings, and contact information.
Author | : Julie Smith |
Publisher | : The Countryman Press |
Total Pages | : 395 |
Release | : 2019-04-09 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1682682943 |
An updated guide to one of the most popular hiking regions in the country The Sierra Nevada is renowned for its hiking, and its surprising diversity in landscape and terrain is guaranteed to suit outdoor enthusiasts of all interest and skill levels. The longest single range in the contiguous United States, these mountains overlook perpetually changing nature and form one of the most sublime landscapes in the world. The guide provides comprehensive, step- by- step directions for each hike. In addition, each chapter includes a map, full color photography, directions to the trailhead, distance and elevation data, hike difficulty rating, and pertinent contact information, all fully updated. Hikes include: • Calaveras Big Trees State Park • Rainbow Falls • Panorama Trail • Redwood Mountain Grove
Author | : Julie Smith |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019-04-09 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1682682935 |
An updated guide to one of the most popular hiking regions in the country The Sierra Nevada is renowned for its hiking, and its surprising diversity in landscape and terrain is guaranteed to suit outdoor enthusiasts of all interest and skill levels. The longest single range in the contiguous United States, these mountains overlook perpetually changing nature and form one of the most sublime landscapes in the world. The guide provides comprehensive, step- by- step directions for each hike. In addition, each chapter includes a map, full color photography, directions to the trailhead, distance and elevation data, hike difficulty rating, and pertinent contact information, all fully updated. Hikes include: • Calaveras Big Trees State Park • Rainbow Falls • Panorama Trail • Redwood Mountain Grove
Author | : Jordan Summers |
Publisher | : Menasha Ridge Press |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 2016-06-20 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1634040333 |
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 destinations. An accurate map, directions to the trailhead with coordinates for GPS use, and an elevation profile of each trail prepare hikers with the full picture of the route ahead. Generally intended for outdoors people of all ages and abilities, Five-Star Trails: Lake Tahoe describes great hikes from the Desolation, Mt. Rose, Granite Chief, and Mokelumne Wilderness areas, as well as along sections of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and portions of the Tahoe Rim Trail.
Author | : Matt Johanson |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2019-03-01 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1493036459 |
Winner of the 2019 National Outdoor Book Award for Outdoor Adventure Guidebooks. Looking for an outdoor adventure but still need to make it home to cook dinner? Want to conquer a majestic mountain peak but don’t want to give up the 9-to-5? No longer do you have to be an expert mountaineer to stand atop a gorgeous summit. Sierra Summits provides detailed descriptions, must-have information, and area history to fifty of the best peaks in the "Range of Light", all of which can be hiked in a single day and without technical gear! Take in stunning views of the entire Yosemite Valley from atop Eagle Peak. Scale and conquer Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in California. Brave the winding trails up Alta Peak and experience a scenic wonderland you won’t ever forget. With full-color photography and precise maps throughout, Sierra Summits is perfect for busy families or weekend warriors and is sure to take your hiking higher!
Author | : Kathy Morey |
Publisher | : Wilderness Press |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 2014-11-15 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 0899975569 |
With this book in hand, hikers can spend their days wandering in wildflower meadows, hiking to cragged peaks, or swimming in cobalt-blue lakes in the Sierra Nevada, and then settle into a deck chair at sunset to enjoy the alpenglow. Hot Showers, Soft Beds, & Dayhikes in the Sierra describes 112 carefully chosen dayhikes in Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, John Muir, Ansel Adams, Desolation, and Emigrant wilderness areas, and more. Many hikes have easy-through-strenuous options, and every hike listed is in close proximity to one or more quality accommodations (over 80 cabins, B&Bs, motels, lodges, guest ranches, and resorts are described).
Author | : John Soares |
Publisher | : The Mountaineers Books |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2008-04-02 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 1594852480 |
CLICK HERE to download two free hikes from 100 Classic Hikes in Northern California * Full-color photos, trail maps, and elevation trail profiles * Northern California hikes for all ages and hiking abilities * All facts, access, and route information is up-to-date and accurate This third edition brings the Soares' brothers classic guidebook to the 100 best of Northern California's hikes thoroughly up to date and adds elevation profiles for most of the 100 hikes. New color photos have been added and all facts, trail, and map details have been reviewed by rangers and trail supervisors. Appendices now include web contact information. A handy trails-at-a-glance chart indicates distance, level of difficulty, and seasonal considerations.
Author | : Kathy Morey |
Publisher | : Wilderness Press |
Total Pages | : 337 |
Release | : 2006-06-06 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 0899975259 |
This completely revised and updated 8th edition of Sierra South now covers an expanded region of the Sierra, from the southern boundary of Yosemite National Park to southern Golden Trout Wilderness. With new trips and old favorites, Sierra South is the classic guide to backpacking in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, Ansel Adams Wilderness, and Mt. Whitney.
Author | : John Krist |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 1993-01-01 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780899971322 |
A guide for families and other busy people who want to explore the Sierra Nevada's three national parks on foot, but don't have the time for a multi-day backpacking trip. Includes information on park facilities and accommodations, and tips for hiking with children. Each hike description lists mileage, difficulty, elevation gain and a "child rating," indicating the age range for which the trail is best suited. Custom maps show all the routes.