Popular Day Hikes 2

Popular Day Hikes 2
Author: Tony Daffern
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1897522703

Popular Day Hikes is a series of guidebooks written for visitors and locals alike who want to hike scenic trails from well-established trailheads. These factual, attractive guides feature detailed yet easy to read maps and colour photographs to whet a hiker’s appetite. Popular Day Hikes 2: Canadian Rockies covers 37 popular, accessible trails in one of the world’s most stunningly beautiful natural environments. Covering easy short-day walks, more strenuous full-day hikes and the occasional easy scramble, this companion volume to Popular Day Hikes 1: Kananaskis Country, by Gillean Daffern, contains something for everyone—individuals, groups and families. Each hike includes: round-trip distances difficulty ratings seasonal information detailed directions to trailheads trail commentary colour maps & photographs

Popular Day Hikes

Popular Day Hikes
Author: Theo Dombrowski
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-04-16
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781771607025

Popular Day Hikes is a series of bestselling books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas. This bestselling and colourful guidebook sorts through all of the various possibilities and selects for the reader the very best day hikes on Vancouver Island with locations throughout the region, including: Carmanah Walbran Matheson Lake to Roche Cove Mount Finlayson Gowlland Tod Park Jocelyn Peak Loop Skutz Falls Loop Stocking Lake and Heart Lake Haslam Trail to Timberland Lake Top Bridge and Englishman River Mount Arrowsmith The Lakes of Forbidden Plateau With hikes ranging from 6 km to 25 km, and from easy to challenging, these routes are all accessible from generally reliable roads. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step-by-step directions, and full-colour photographs. Each hike includes: detailed directions to trailheads colour maps and photographs seasonal information round-trip distances trail commentary difficulty ratings

Best Hikes Detroit and Ann Arbor

Best Hikes Detroit and Ann Arbor
Author: Matt Forster
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2019-02-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493038419

Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Detroit and Ann Arbor veteran hiker Matt Forster offers the absolute best hikes in the greater Detroit area. Each featured trail is perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find outdoor activities close to home. Every chapter includes up-to-date hike specs, a brief hike description, directional cues, and a detailed map.

America's Best Day Hikes: Spectacular Single-Day Hikes Across the States

America's Best Day Hikes: Spectacular Single-Day Hikes Across the States
Author: Derek Dellinger
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2019-10-22
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1682682668

50 of the greatest hikes in the country, for all abilities and in all landscapes Beautifully illustrated, this best-of compendium features the most memorable one-day hikes in every region of the United States from Sierra Buttes Lookout in Tahoe National Forest to Grinnell Glacier Trail in Montana's Glacier National Park to Giant Mountain in Adirondack Park and beyond. Organized by region, this guide goes into detail about what makes each hike so remarkable and why it might be worth a detour or even a special journey for someone looking to broaden their horizons. All of the hikes are doable during daylight hours and none require camping. America’s Best Day Hikes comes with all the information anyone would need to experience these unique locations, including details about the hike itself—difficulty, duration, seasonal hazards, and more.—as well as traveling, planning, and packing suggestions. All this paired with Derek Dellinger’s stunning photography makes this incredible volume a must-have for any lover of the outdoors.

Hiking the Wonderland Trail

Hiking the Wonderland Trail
Author: Tami Asars
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2012-07-24
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1594856559

CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Backpacking" from Hiking the Wonderland Trail "There's no other trip, trail or peak that any backpacker should rank higher on his life list than the Wonderland Trail." - Backpacker magazine * Comprehensive and affectionate guide to one of the nation’s iconic wilderness trails * Everything you need to help plan this 93-mile trek, whether done in one trip or several * Lavish, full-color design, yet informative and practical, with 125 photographs and 18 maps * Find even more details, updates and added trip extensions at hikingthewonderlandtrail.com Washington State's famed Wonderland Trail is a spectacular 93-mile route that circumnavigates Mount Rainier, challenging hikers with its strenuous 22,000 feet of cumulative elevation gain and loss. Hiking the Wonderland Trail: The Complete Guide to Mount Rainier's Premier Trail is an authoritative guidebook penned by Washington native Tami Asars, a professional instructor on hiking the trail, a third-generation hiker of the Cascade mountains, and seven-time hiker of the entire Wonderland Trail. In this guide Asars draws on her experience, covering these essentials: * How to work with the Wonderland Trail permit reservation system, and when to apply * Recommended gear--with a checklist--and ways to reduce pack weight, prevent blisters, and stay warm and dry * How to pack the perfect backpack * Food and fuel caching on the Wonderland, tips and instruction * Detailed camp-to-camp route descriptions and suggested itineraries * How to extend your adventures with the Northern Loop Trail and the Eastside Trail Over the years, Asars has taken extensive notes that she shares at workshops and in the field. Hiking the Wonderland Trail distills her boot-tested knowledge so that everyone can enjoy the magic of Mount Rainier's premier trail.

AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Philadelphia

AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Philadelphia
Author: Susan Charkes
Publisher: AMC's Best Day Hikes
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2018
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781628420906

AMC's Best Day Hikes near Philadelphia will take you through 50 of the region's best hikes for all levels. Ideal for families, tourists, and locals alike, this easy-to-use guide will help you explore Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware year-round, from lesser-known excursions to area favorites, including several hikes on the Appalachian Trail. Take a walk through historic Valley Forge, discover the beautiful Brandywine Creek State Park, and see the Pinnacle's spectacular views on the Appalachian Trail. Fully revised and updated, this edition features new hikes in Wolf's Hollow Country Park, Stroud Preserve, Brendan Byrne State Forest, Rockhopper/Dry Run Creek Trails, Trexler Preserve, and Blue Marsh Lake. All descriptions of previously featured trails have been updated to reflect the most recent openings, closings, and reroutings, highlighting the best hikes within an hour or two of Philadelphia.

The High Peaks of the Adirondacks

The High Peaks of the Adirondacks
Author: Robert Marshall
Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2018-10-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9780344473166

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Best Easy Day Hikes Austin

Best Easy Day Hikes Austin
Author: Matt Forster
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2020-05-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493042483

This updated and revised edition of Best Easy Day Hikes Austin includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for 15 easy-to-follow hikes in and near the Texan city that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region’s history.

Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail

Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail
Author: Bonnie Henderson
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2021
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1680513281

First and only comprehensive guide to the entire Oregon Coast Trail Experienced, passionate author is the authority on the OCT Perennial interest in long-distance trails From vast beaches and lush forests to windswept bluffs and dramatic sea stacks, the stunning wild coast of Oregon is emerging as the next great long-distance hiking experience. The OCT includes 200-plus miles of publicly accessible beaches, as well as established trails through city, county, and state parks and national forest lands. Breaking the trail into five major sections, each with an elevation profile, Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail provides detailed descriptions of 34 route legs with mileage, maps, resupply options, itineraries, hazards, camping or lodging options, and more. Introductory chapters advise on when to start, what to bring, and what to expect, while sidebars throughout share trail history, flora and fauna, and worthy side trips. The OCT is a truly singular experience with unique challenges such as finding campsites in some areas and navigating coastal tides, weather, and river mouth crossings. This guide synthesizes everything hikers need to know to plan and enjoy a successful adventure.

Hiking Southern Oregon

Hiking Southern Oregon
Author: Art Bernstein
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 487
Release: 2014-08-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493013378

With over 90 hikes in the Southern Cascades and Siskiyou Mountain Range, this book is easily the most comprehensive guide available for Southern Oregon's diverse hiking opportunities. Explore the Mount Thielsen, Sky Lakes, Mountain Lakes, Red Buttes, and Wild Rogue Wilderness Areas, and much more. This guide also covers all trails in Crater Lake National Park. Complete with maps, elevation profiles, and clear, informative hike narratives, this book is bound to be the standard against which all other guides for the area are judged.