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.

100 Hikes of a Lifetime

100 Hikes of a Lifetime
Author: Kate Siber
Publisher: National Geographic
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2020
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1426220952

This ultimate hiker's bucket list, from the celebrated Appalachian Trail to Micronesia's off-the-beaten-path Six Waterfalls Hike, treks through 100 energizing experiences for all levels. Filled with beautiful National Geographic photography, wisdom from expert hikers like Andrew Skurka, need-to-know travel information, and practical wildlife-spotting tips, this inspirational guide offers the planet's best experiences for hikers and sightseers. From short day hikes--California's Sierra High Route, Lake Agnes Teahouse in Alberta, Norway's Mt. Skala--to multiday excursions like Mt. Meru in Tanzania and multi-week treks (Egypt's Sinai Trail, Bhutan's Snowman Trek, and the Bibbulum Track in Australia), you'll find a hike that matches your interests and skill level. Crossing all continents and climates (from the jungles of Costa Rica to the ice fields in Alaska's Kenai Fjords National Parks), as well as experiences (a wine route through Switzerland or moose spotting on the Teton Crest Trail in Wyoming, ) there is a trail for everyone in these pages. So pack your gear and lace your boots: this comprehensive and innovative guide will lead you to experience the best hikes of your life!

AMC's Best Day Hikes Near New York City

AMC's Best Day Hikes Near New York City
Author: Dan Case
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Hiking
ISBN: 9781934028384

This guidebook from the Appalachian Mountain Club's Best Day Hikes Series takes you to 50 of the best short excursions in New York, Connecticut, and Northern New Jersey.

Popular Day Hikes 5

Popular Day Hikes 5
Author: Gerry Shea
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2015-06-30
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1771600896

Popular Day Hikes is a series of bestselling books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas. These accurate, attractive guides feature detailed maps and colour photographs to whet the appetite. Located in south-central British Columbia and situated between the Cascade and Columbia mountain ranges, the Southern Okanagan Valley extends from Kelowna to Osoyoos. Popular Day Hikes 5: Southern Okanagan describes 35 accessible treks around Kelowna, West Kelowna and Westside Road as well as Penticton, Naramata, Oliver, Osoyoos, Summerland, Peachland and Keremeos. Featuring robust vineyards, fruit orchards, desert-like grasslands, rich marshes, ponderosa pine forests, towering cliffs, large lakes, salmon streams, modest peaks and a tremendous diversity of animal and plant life, this stunning and diverse area is rich with dozens of unique hiking routes. With distances ranging from 3 km to 20 km and from easy to strenuous, this vibrant guide features routes available to all levels of day-hiking enthusiasts.

Best Easy Day Hikes Salem and Eugene

Best Easy Day Hikes Salem and Eugene
Author: Adam Sawyer
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2021-04-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493055607

Best Easy Day Hikes Salem and Eugene includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for easy-to-follow hikes in and around two of Oregon's most charming and adventurous small cities. Stroll along the river in Salem and visit the Northwest Rainforest outside Eugene's hip college town. Look inside for: • Casual hikes to longer adventures • Hikes for everyone, including families • Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps • Trail Finder for best hikes for scenic views, children, and dogs • GPS coordinates

Hiking Missouri

Hiking Missouri
Author: Kevin M. Lohraff
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Hiking
ISBN: 9780880118934

Naturalist Kevin Lohraff offers detailed descriptions of more than 100 trails throughout Missouri. Featured are easy-to-read park and trail maps, a look at the natural history of the hiking areas, and practical information, such as park contacts and phone numbers. Photos.

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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The Wicklow Way

The Wicklow Way
Author: Jacquetta Megarry
Publisher: Rucksack Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-10
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781898481317

The Wicklow Way is Ireland's first and most popular waymarked long-distance walk, running the 82 miles between Dublin and Clonegal, with varied and scenic walking on the flanks of the Wicklow mountains. The guide provides route maps, detailed directions and background information.

Day Walks in New Zealand

Day Walks in New Zealand
Author: Shaun Barnett
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2019
Genre: Hiking
ISBN: 9781988550084

New Zealand has un unparalleled selection of superb day walks, ranging from the easiest short strolls to more strenuous full-day tramps. These encompass all of New Zealand¿s landscape diversity, from, Cape Reinga to Stewart Island. Day Walks in New Zealand is a guide to the best of them, with short track descriptions, beautiful photography, and high-quality maps from Geographx. This edition is completed revised, with a refreshed selection of walks, new text, photography and maps.

Hiking Illinois

Hiking Illinois
Author: Susan L. Post
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2009
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780736074742

This updated edition of Hiking Illinois provides you with essential information on hiking regulations, facts for the state's scenic parks, easy-to-read maps for every trail, and much more! No matter what part of the Land of Lincoln you want to explore, or how easy or challenging a trek you want, Hiking Illinois will lead you to the right trail.