Hiking Arizona's Cactus Country

Hiking Arizona's Cactus Country
Author: Erik Molvar
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2023-05-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 149307881X

Southern Arizona offers unlimited opportunities for backcountry exploration. This third edition of Hiking Arizona's Cactus Country explores a broad swath of the Sonoran Desert that extends northward across the Mexican border and encompasses the southern third of Arizona.

Cactus Country

Cactus Country
Author: Edward Abbey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1977
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780705403825

Arizona's Cactus Country

Arizona's Cactus Country
Author: Erik Molvar
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000-09
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781560447948

Includes 13 new hikes for total of 98 hikes in Saguaro National Park, Organ Pipe National Monument, the Chiricahua Mountains, and Sky Islands of Coronado National Forest, .

Hiking Arizona's Geology

Hiking Arizona's Geology
Author: Ivo Lucchitta
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2001
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780898867305

-- All necessary geologic terms are defined -- Written at a level easy for readers to understand Arizona's geology is complex and its landscape varied. Yet, with Hiking Arizona's Geology as a companion, curious hikers with little or no background in g

Circuit Hikes of Southern Arizona

Circuit Hikes of Southern Arizona
Author: Robert Zimmerman
Publisher: eBookIt.com
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2014-12-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1456623540

"Circuit Hikes of Southern Arizona" is an easy-to-use guidebook, describing the many circuit hikes hidden in the mountains surrounding Tucson and throughout southern Arizona. The guide includes 32 specific hikes with an additional two dozen options, with hikes ranging from so easy you can take your toddlers to so strenuous you will want to train for weeks beforehand. Each hike comes with an easy-to-read topo map, as well as detailed instructions for route-finding. The guide also provides information about the best seasons to do each hike as well as general information about the history and geology of the surrounding mountains. The guide not only includes some of the best known circuit hikes of southern Arizona, it also includes a number of previously unpublished trails that take you to places rarely seen by most hikers. The author, Robert Zimmerman, is an award-winning science journalist and space historian who likes to spend his weekends hiking, caving, and in general exploring the hidden outdoor gems of the American southwest.

Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks

Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks
Author: Erik Molvar
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2012-06-19
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0762786124

Discover the wonder of these two spectacular parks as Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks leads you along 850 miles of trail - from short nature hikes to backcountry treks. Veteran hiker Erik Molvar provides all the information you need to get the most out of hiking this International Peace Park with its glistening glaciers, scenic lookouts, peaceful lakes, and remote wilderness. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Mile-by-mile directional cues Elevation profiles GPS coordinates for all trailheads and backcountry campsites An index of hikes by category— from easy day hikes to hikes to waterfalls Invaluable trip-planning information, including local lodging and campgrounds Full-color photos throughout Full-color GPS-compatible maps of each trail

Guide to Arizona's Wilderness Areas

Guide to Arizona's Wilderness Areas
Author: Tom Dollar
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages: 318
Release: 1998
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781565792807

Arizona is known for its exceptional variety of topography and ecosystems. From stands of saguaro cacti and plunging canyons to high alpine forests, many are fragile areas in need of protection. All told, Arizona has some 92 wilderness areas, and author Tom Dollar provides informative descriptions for backcountry travelers wishing to explore those 65 areas accessible to the public. (Many areas are so remote they are virtually inaccessible.) This guidebook includes suggestions for hikers, along with insights into the unique natural history of such areas as Paria Canyon, Mazatzal, Organ Pipe, and Kachina Peaks wildernesses. Outdoor photographer Jerry Sieve's dramatic photographs illustrate each of the areas described.

Hiking Olympic National Park

Hiking Olympic National Park
Author: Erik Molvar
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2015-07-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493014862

This updated edition of Hiking Olympic National Park features 66 of the finest trails in and around the park plus 40 additional trail recommendations throughout northwest Washington’s spectacular landscape. These trails crisscross the park’s wilderness ecosystem, stretching from the beaches of the Pacific to the heart of the Olympic Mountains. Whether you choose a strenuous backpacking trip over glacier-clad mountains or a short stroll through a temperate rain forest, veteran trail guide and author Erik Molvar provides all the information you need to make the most of hiking the Olympic Peninsula. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Full-color photos GPS coordinates Directions to the trailhead Mile-by-mile directional cues

Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks

Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks
Author: Erik Molvar
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2021-08-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493059696

Thoroughly updated and revised, this fourth edition of Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks covers over fifty hikes in the two featured parks as well as the surrounding areas--Cedar Breaks National Monument, the Markagunt high country, and the Paunsaugunt area.

Best Easy Day Hikes Zion and Bryce Canyon National

Best Easy Day Hikes Zion and Bryce Canyon National
Author: Erik Molvar
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2007-05-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0762753870

Small enough to fit in a back pocket, this book samples 19 easy-to-follow, accessible, and scenic trails in the national parks. Eric Molvar describes the best hikes for those who have limited time or abilities, without missing out on the area's scenic splendors. · Half-hour strolls to full-day adventures · Ranking from easiest to challenging quickly helps you find the kind of trail or hike you want · Accurate, easy-to-follow directions to the trailhead · Hike summary