The Best Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Hikes

The Best Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Hikes
Author: Morgan Sjogren
Publisher: Colorado Mountain Club
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781937052713

Up to date with current events, boundaries, and public land information Descriptive trail guides for 25 hikes with color photos and color maps Detailed natural history and archaeology This guidebook covers the original 1.88 million acres of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument designated in 1996 to protect its natural wonders and preserve the area for scientific research. In 2017, the monument was trimmed to 1 million acres, reducing protections around some of the world's most geologically diverse landscapes. The hikes featured in this book range from family-friendly day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips that will excite the most adventurous of spirits and will educate readers about the importance of protecting public lands, visiting sensitive areas with respect, and considering low-impact recreation as a pillar of multi-use policy for enhanced conservation.

Hiking the Escalante

Hiking the Escalante
Author: Rudi Lambrechtse
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781607814634

An updated and comprehensive guide to 50 hikes in the canyons of Escalante

Trail Guide to Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument

Trail Guide to Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
Author: David Urmann
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1999
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780879058852

A guidebook to exploring America's newest national monument in a unique part of Utah. The author discusses the Canyons of the Escalante, Kaiparowits Plateau, and the Grand Staircase in terms of weather conditions, locations and resources available in surrounding towns, Native America history, geologic structure, and its history of European exploration and settlement. Contains maps and many b&w photographs.

Canyoneering 3

Canyoneering 3
Author: Steve Allen
Publisher: Canyoneering
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780874805451

This guide features 37 major hikes designed to satisfy any canyoneer from novice to expert, including 20 in the new Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Utah's Incredible Backcountry Trails

Utah's Incredible Backcountry Trails
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Hiking
ISBN: 9780966085839

A guide to hiking trails in Utah's national parks and wilderness areas, illustrated with 320 full color photographs and trail maps.

Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park
Author:
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2010
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 156579642X

Finally, the total experience of enjoying Capitol Reef National Park has been captured in one comprehensive volume. Inside you will find: Easy hikes for the whole family Moderate day-hikes for the experienced Rugged canyoneering for the more adventurous Scenic drives on paved and dirt roads Rugged desert drives Book jacket.

100 Classic Hikes: Utah

100 Classic Hikes: Utah
Author: Julie Trevelyan
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 598
Release: 2016-07-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1594859256

• Only the best hikes selected from a state with an abundance of trail riches • Utah is a national destination for hikers • Hikes range from easy day hikes to more challenging backpacking trips 100 Classic Hikes: Utah expands Mountaineers Books' most popular hiking guidebook series. Like the other titles in the series, this new addition is coffee-table quality and makes a great gift for long-time Utah hikers, as well as for new arrivals and vacationers. Featuring full-color photographs and maps, 100 Classic Hikes: Utah covers the best and most popular hikes in the state, providing a range of trail options. The "Hikes at a Glance" table makes it simple to quickly find hike length, difficulty, when to go, and special highlights of the outing you seek. This is a full-state guidebook organized by region. The North Central region includes the Wasatch Mountains along with Antelope Island State Park, House Range, and Deseret Peak Wilderness Area, while the Northeast features the high Uintas, Bear River Range, Flaming Gorge, and Dinosaur National Monument. Southern Utah features many of the nation’s premier national parks and monuments. The Southeast region includes hikes around Moab, Arches National Park, Grand Gulch, Canyonlands National Park, Natural Bridges, and more. South Central covers Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Kodachrome, Horseshoe Canyon unit of Canyonlands, and other areas. Finally, the famed Southwest part of the state features Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Zion National Park, Snow Canyon, and beyond.

Hiking from Here to WOW: Utah Canyon Country

Hiking from Here to WOW: Utah Canyon Country
Author: Kathy Copeland
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2008-07-17
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 089997452X

Hiking from Here to WOW: Utah Canyon Country guides hikers to the most compelling destinations in southern Utah's spectacular canyon country. In their years of their research, the authors hiked over 1600 miles through Zion, Bryce, Escalante-Grand Staircase, Glen Canyon, Grand Gulch, Cedar Mesa, Canyonlands, Moab, Arches, Capitol Reef, and the San Rafael Swell. They took more than 2000 photos and hundreds of pages of field notes. Then they culled their list of favorite hikes down to 90—each selected for its power to incite awe. The book describes precisely where to find the redrock cliffs, slickrock domes, soaring arches, and ancient ruins that make southern Utah unique. It offers the boot-tested advice you need to create rewarding adventures. And it does so in a refreshing style—honest, literate, entertaining, and inspiring. Full-color interior features 220 striking photographs, engaging text, and a trail map for each dayhike and backpack trip.

Best Hikes with Dogs Utah

Best Hikes with Dogs Utah
Author: Dayna Stern
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2013-04-11
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1594856710

CLICK HERE to download the 4 mile hike to Fehr Lake from Best Hikes with Dogs Utah (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) * 76 of the best trails that allow dogs * Handy trail-finder chart allows quick selection by difficulty, availability of water along the way, views, and more * Trails range from easy strolls to more challenging routes With over 84,900 square miles of national parks, wilderness and recreation areas, state parks, and national forests, Utah offers a wide variety of hiking trails. But with so many national parks and varying land agencies, navigating Utah with a dog can be frustrating and confusing. Lucky for you, Park City author Dayna Stern and her pup Harry have done the groundwork (and pawwork) to bring you this authoritatively researched guide on hiking with your dog in Utah. Best Hikes with Dogs: Utah describes 76 of the best dog-friendly trails in six regions around the Beehive State: Northern Utah, Salt Lake City area, Wasatch, the Uintas, Southcentral Utah, and Southwestern Utah. Stern describes several hiking options close to communities such as Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, Moab, and St. George and dog-friendly hiking destinations such as the Escalante River and Pine Valley Mountains. She also gives special attention to the unique skills and preparation needed for hiking with dogs in the varied terrain of Utah, including hiking near slot canyons, slick rock, and hiking in areas that lack water with your dog.

Hiking Grand Staircase-Escalante & the Glen Canyon Region

Hiking Grand Staircase-Escalante & the Glen Canyon Region
Author: Ron Adkison
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 363
Release: 2011-01-25
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0762767537

“FalconGuides point the compass to the best spots to play, climb, hike, fish, and be.” – CNN.com Lace up your boots and sample fifty-nine of the finest trails in southern Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and the stunning 1.2-million-acre Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. With thorough descriptions and detailed maps, this book leads you to both well-known and little-used trails, and it includes several backpack trips and a wide variety of day hikes. Whether traveling down remote desert roads or up serene canyons, you will be rewarded with vivid memories and a yearning to return. For more than thirty years, FalconGuides® have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors. Features: Hikes suited to every ability Directions to the trailheads Trail Finder for best hikes for novices and families, moderate day hikes, strenuous day hikes, and backpacking trips for all levels Comprehensive trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, best hiking seasons, and canine compatibility for every featured hike Information on fees and permits, contacts, campgrounds, and more