Hiking Las Vegas

Hiking Las Vegas
Author: Branch Whitney
Publisher: Huntington Press Inc
Total Pages: 282
Release: 1997
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0929712218

This one-of-a kind guide is devoted to southern Nevada's recreational wonderland. It details 20 hikes on the slopes of Mount Charleston, the highest mountain in southern Nevada and only a 60-minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip. It also describes 40 trails, paths, and routes in BLM's showcase Red Rock Canyon Recreation Area, less than half an hour from Glitter Gulch.

Hiking Las Vegas

Hiking Las Vegas
Author: Branch Whitney
Publisher: Anthony Curtis
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2011-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781935396468

Branch Whitney has hiked and climbed more than 3,000 miles, led more than 2,000 hikers to summits, and blazed wild and rewarding scrambling routes all over the Southwest. When Whitney claims that some of the best hiking and rock-scrambling in the United States are within an hour of the Las Vegas Strip, you can believe him.Hiking Las Vegas is now available in a newly updated edition, covering Red Rock Canyon, Mount Charleston, and Lake Mead, and featuring everything from relaxing trails to challenging climbs for advanced daredevils. Every hike includes driving directions to the trailhead; a quick-reference guide to difficulty, distance, elevation, and completion time; step-by-step instructions on how to get from the trailhead to the final destination; gorgeous color photos and helpful waypoints; and dozens of quick tips so you can stay safe while getting the best views possible.

Children's discovery trail guide

Children's discovery trail guide
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1987
Genre: Ecology
ISBN:

"The purpose of this guide is to orient students and teachers to the natural area found in Lost Creek Canyon. Information about flash flooding, shrub and tree identification, uses of plants, early Native American lifestyles, natural springs and resource sensitivity is included"--Page [1].

Hiking Joshua Tree National Park

Hiking Joshua Tree National Park
Author: Bill Cunningham
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2019-08-09
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493039075

Hiking Joshua Tree National Park contains detailed information about 38 of the best day hikes and extended backpacking trips in Los Angeles' closest national park. Supplemented with GPS-compatible maps, mile-by-mile directional cues, rich narratives, and beautiful photographs, this is the only book you'll need for this land of enchanting granite rock formations and, of course, the enchanting symbols of the park, the Joshua trees.

Day Hiking Los Angeles

Day Hiking Los Angeles
Author: Casey Schreiner
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2016-11-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1680510096

• 125 of the best trails throughout the Los Angeles metro area • Easy-to-use, well-organized guide to hiking in the greater Los Angeles area • Hikes feature ocean views, waterfalls, coastal canyons, native grasslands, rocky peaks, desert wildflowers, and more In Southern California, the city of Los Angeles alone covers more than 500 square miles. Yet beyond the freeways and suburbia, there is a surprising amount of hikeable green space and wilderness. This new guide details trails in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, the world’s largest urban national park stretching from the Pacific Coast right into Hollywood itself; the Santa Susana Mountains in Los Padres National Forest; Angeles National Forest, including the San Gabriels and Mount San Antonio, the highest point in Los Angeles County; the striking desert landscape of Antelope Valley; the Santa Ana Mountains; portions of the San Bernardino Mountains; Chino Hills State Park; and slivers of green space and city parks such as famed Griffith Park.

Discovering Griffith Park

Discovering Griffith Park
Author: Casey Schreiner
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2020-05-07
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1680512676

People all over the world have seen Los Angeles’s famed "Hollywood" sign and the iconic domed Griffith Observatory. Both are part of Griffith Park, a place visited by more than 10 million people each year--more than Yosemite and Grand Canyon National Parks combined. Rugged and vast, the 4,511-acre Griffith Park encompasses a sprawling 70-mile long network of trails, ranging from paved paths through manicured landscapes to challenging ridgeline climbs, and is a destination for hikers, trail runners, cyclists, equestrians, picnickers, and museum-goers. It’s a unique outdoor space in a city that is not well known for its outdoor amenities. Discovering Griffith Park uses the park’s extensive trail network as an anchor to explore the park in full, whether on foot, wheel, or hoof. Readers will also find out where the best views of the Hollywood sign are, where they can catch free Shakespeare on summer evenings, and how to attend one of the legendary Los Angeles Breakfast Club meetings for good food, good friends, and a bit of early morning learning

Hike the Parks: Joshua Tree National Park

Hike the Parks: Joshua Tree National Park
Author: Scott Turner
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2019-09-12
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1680512536

Experienced hiker and guidebook author and Southern California native Scott Turner has been exploring Joshua Tree National Park for years, fostering a deep knowledge of its geography and natural and human history. Here he provides distinct guidance for choosing the perfect hike to experience the unique landscape of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts. Attractive, all-color guidebook packed with info to help readers choose activities that meet their interests: Day hikes from 1 to 10 miles, with elevation from 250 to 1500 feet Distances and elevations measured in both US Standard and metric Information on park campgrounds and lodges Park basics: visitor centers, must-see sights and activities, permits and fees, fun facts, gateway towns, and more Overview of flora and fauna and the effects of climate change in the park

Red Rock Canyon: A Day's Hike

Red Rock Canyon: A Day's Hike
Author: Scot Zolkoske
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2018-09-13
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781719958097

"Welcome to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, located in the Mojave Desert approximately 15 miles from Las Vegas, Nevada. It's only about a 30 minute drive, but it feels like a lifetime away from the bright lights and constant allure of the Vegas Strip." This photo book is your guide to a one-day hiking trip in Red Rock Canyon. Enjoy the beautiful photos of this desert landscape as you tour around the 13 mile Scenic Drive that winds through the National Conservation Area. Whether you're planning a trip to go there yourself, or you just like to read books that can take you to places that you might not otherwise get to see, this book is a treasure trove of desert landscape photography. Buy this book today, and enjoy your trek through one of the most beautiful places in the Mojave Desert!

The Man Who Walked Through Time

The Man Who Walked Through Time
Author: Colin Fletcher
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2014-10-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0804152446

The remarkable classic of nature writing by the first man ever to have walked the entire length of the Grand Canyon.