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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Hiking the Southwest's Canyon Country

Hiking the Southwest's Canyon Country
Author: Sandra Hinchman
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2004
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780898869491

* More than 100 hikes included * Includes lesser-visited Dinosaur National Monument, Salinas National Monument, Snow Canyon State Park, and northern San Rafael Swel, as well as the major parks and wilderness areas * Includes trips in more recently designated national monuments and wilderness areas such as Grand Staircase-Escalante, Canyons of the Ancients, Black Ridge Canyons, and more Hiking the Southwest Canyon Country will take you from the Colorado Plateau to the Grand Canyon to the banks of the Rio Grande. Perfect for hikers off all levels, this guidebook features trips that highlight the dramatic scenery of the Four Corners Region, from waterfalls and natural bridges to slot canyons. Each itinerary offers options such as day hikes, backpacking trips, scenic drives, raft trips, and visits to archaeological sites. You'll find a "Best Places Adventure Chart" that compares features of hikes such as rock art, arches, and serene rivers.

The Best Bears Ears National Monument Hikes

The Best Bears Ears National Monument Hikes
Author: Morgan Sjogren
Publisher: Colorado Mountain Club
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-01-24
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781937052539

The hikes in this book range from easy strolls suitable for families with children to extended adventures into remote corners of an incredible landscape.

John Fielder's Best of Colorado

John Fielder's Best of Colorado
Author: John Fielder
Publisher:
Total Pages: 463
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780983276975

The third edition of Colorado's best-selling travel guide is the most comprehensive upgrade since the book's publication. Renowned photographer John Fielder has made hundreds of additions and updates to the guide's vast inventory of Colorado travel resources, while keeping intact his scenic and photographic advice.