Best Hikes Near Missoula

Best Hikes Near Missoula
Author: Josh Mahan
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2023-11-22
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493081942

It’s not necessary to travel far from home for a great hike. With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpacking trip. Each hike includes: location, length, hiking time, level of difficulty, and if dogs can come along. Other features include: Trail finder chart that categorizes each hike (e.g. for particular attractions such as scenic views and if it’s suitable for families with kids) Full-color photos throughout Information on the area’s history, geology, flora, and fauna Full-color maps of each trail

Day Hikes Around Missoula, Montana

Day Hikes Around Missoula, Montana
Author: Robert Stone
Publisher: Day Hikes
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781573420662

Missoula sits at the hub of five merging valleys and is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and national forests, making this area home to some of the finest alpine hiking in Montana. This collection of 102 great day hikes ranges from popular overlooks of Missoula (including the "M") to remote backcountry trails through stream-fed canyons. Spectacular scenery and hikes for every level of experience.

America’s Best Trails

America’s Best Trails
Author: Jeff Galloway
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2017-02-27
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1782550968

Running isn’t only good for your body; it can be good for your soul as well; especially if you’re running outdoors on some of America’s most beautiful running trails. Jeff Galloway, author of the bestselling running instruction book in North America, and his son Brennan present some of their favorite and most scenic places to run or walk in the United States. This list includes places in almost all of the 50 states, divided geographically from West to East. Each route has directions to the trail head and special instructions to enjoy the area. Beautiful pictures of the scenery and historical facts of the area or trail round out each listing. While most of the routes are places to run anytime, America’s Best Trails also includes running events, such as the Big Sur International and the Big Wild Life Run. To prepare you for your runs, Jeff Galloway includes tips on training for trail running, dealing with elevation, running uphill and downhill, terrain issues, and endurance. Time-tested suggestions for choosing footwear, clothing, drinks, and energy snacks are also provided. America’s Best Trails is a running book, a travel book and more—it’s an inspiration for every runner and walker!

Hiking the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness

Hiking the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
Author: Scott Steinberg
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2012-06-19
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0762786221

The Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness is a vast domain that encompasses over 2,000 square miles of rugged Idaho and Montana backcountry. In this completely revised and updated guidebook, detailed hike narratives, extensive introductory material, and accurate maps guide you to the rushing waterfalls, rustic lookouts, high peaks, and steaming hot springs scattered throughout this wilderness complex. With over 70 hikes covering access points in both Idaho and Montana, this definitive guidebook describes 600 miles of nikes in detail and provides cursory descriptions of another 300 miles of backcountry routes covering all or portions of six forest service ranger districts in four national forests.

Day Hikes with Dogs

Day Hikes with Dogs
Author: Wendy Pierce
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2011-07-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0871089815

Longtime Montana residents, hikers, and dog lovers Pierce and Warren feature 55 hikes in this comprehensive guide. The trails are rated easy to strenuous, with maps and photos included for each route. The authors include information not easily gleaned from a map, including how easy it is for a dog to get to water from the trail, where to keep your dog under control, and where it 's okay to let him or her roam free.

Day Hikes Around the Flathead

Day Hikes Around the Flathead
Author: Stormy Good Monod
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Hiking
ISBN:

Includes 99 day hikes in and around the Flathead Valley, notations regarding dog friendly trails, tips on how to make hiking more rewarding, trail distance in both miles and kilometers, and detailed topographic maps.

50 Best Short Hikes in Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon

50 Best Short Hikes in Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon
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.

Peakbagging Montana

Peakbagging Montana
Author: Cedron Jones
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2011-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781606390412

Hiking guidebook to ascending Montana's highest mountains.