Download or read book Hikernut s Canyon Lands Companion A Guide to the Best Canyon Hikes in the American Southwest written by Brian Lane and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To hike and explore the southwest canyon country is to experience a world unlike any other, and award-winning author Brian Lane places his nearly twenty years experience hiking throughout this area to good use in detailing day hikes and backpacking excursions. Covering the ancient physiographic Colorado Plateau, the region today known colloquially as the Four Corners encompasses eight national parks, ten national monuments and a national recreation area. To hike and explore the southwest canyon country is to experience a world unlike any other, and award-winning author Brian Lane places his nearly twenty years experience hiking throughout this area to good use in detailing trails, permits and logistics, safety concerns, proper gear, wildlife and geology, and contact information for local services. The book includes detailed maps and trailhead directions, as well as beautiful color photographs which will kindle the desire to trek this area yourself.
Download or read book Hikernut s Canyon Lands Companion A Guide to the Best Canyon Hikes in the American Southwest written by Brian Lane and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To hike and explore the southwest canyon country is to experience a world unlike any other, and award-winning author Brian Lane places his nearly twenty years experience hiking throughout this area to good use in detailing day hikes and backpacking excursions. Covering the ancient physiographic Colorado Plateau, the region today known colloquially as the Four Corners encompasses eight national parks, ten national monuments and a national recreation area. To hike and explore the southwest canyon country is to experience a world unlike any other, and award-winning author Brian Lane places his nearly twenty years experience hiking throughout this area to good use in detailing trails, permits and logistics, safety concerns, proper gear, wildlife and geology, and contact information for local services. The book includes detailed maps and trailhead directions, as well as beautiful color photographs which will kindle the desire to trek this area yourself.
Download or read book Hikernut s Grand Canyon Companion A Guide to Hiking and Backpacking the Most Popular Trails into the Canyon Second Edition written by Brian Lane and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2013-01-07 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thinking about hiking into the Grand Canyon? If so, this book is for you. Covering the Central Corridor Trails (including Bright Angel, South Kaibab, and North Kaibab Trails), which provide spectacular views and are among the most popular routes, this guide has everything potential hikers need to safely navigate the canyon. Over 250 people are rescued from the Inner Canyon each year. Don't become a statistic—read this book! Along with trail descriptions, a comprehensive gear list, rules and restrictions, hiking tips and trip planning ideas, award-winning author Brian J. Lane offers practical advice gleaned from over twenty years of hiking in and around the Grand Canyon and throughout the United States and Canada. Packed with beautiful full-color photos, illustrations, charts, tables and maps, this book is perfect for first time canyon explorers, and was chosen by the IBPA as a Benjamin Franklin Award Winning Finalist in 2008.
Download or read book Hikernut s Grand Canyon Companion written by Brian J. Lane and published by A Sense of Nature. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed especially for the first-time day hiker or backpacker, this common sense guide contains everything needed to enjoy a fresh perspective and get below the rim of one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world: the Grand Canyon. Included is advice on equipment, permits, rules and restrictions, trail descriptions, and other tips—all geared toward the most popular, easily accessible, and well-maintained trails. Complete with full-color maps and photos, this beautiful guidebook provides prospective hikers with a real sense of what it takes to hike the canyon.
Download or read book Best Canyonlands National Park Hikes written by Rob Martinez and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2015-08-13 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • A wide variety of hikes in Canyonlands National Park, near Moab, Utah, from family-friendly to difficult treks • Includes detailed comments, route descriptions, driving directions, maps, difficulty ratings, and nearest landmark • Fits in your pocket or daypack and features color photos and maps throughout the book The Best Canyonlands National Park Hikes is the second pack guide published for the state of Utah by Colorado Mountain Club Press. The 20 hiking trails in this fit-in-your-pocket guide will help you explore Canyonlands National Park—337,570 acres of high-desert wonderland just southwest of Moab, Utah. Canyonlands National Park consists of mighty river canyons, high mesas, needles, eroded landscapes, and the natural wonder of Upheaval Dome. Hikers will experience incredible vistas, soaring arches, ancestral Puebloan Indian ruins and pictographs, an abundance of spires and needles, and the deep canyons that give Canyonlands National Park its name. Experience Utah’s spectacular red rock country. The hikes in this pack guide will take you on a difficult 10.8-mile hike to Druid Arch in the Needles District, and to Mesa Arch—the most photographed arch in Canyonlands—in the Island in the Sky District. The trails range from some of the more popular hikes to those trails that lead you to remote areas of the park, such as Tower Ruin and Peekaboo Arch, where you may not see another hiker.
Download or read book Hiking the Southwest s Canyon Country written by Sandra Hinchman and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * 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.
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Canyonlands and Arches written by Bill Schneider and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005-06-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canyonlands and Arches national parks have hundreds of miles of hiking trails. But if hikers are only going to be there for a day or so and need something that is not physically demanding, which trail do they choose? This book answers the question. Best Easy Day Hikes Canyonlands and Arches includes trail descriptions and maps of the author's favorite short hikes in the two parks. All hikes included in this little book, with one exception, do not have steep hills, are on well-defined, easy-to-follow trails, and take hikers into some of the most scenic sections of the park.
Download or read book Hiking Canyonlands and Arches National Parks written by Bill Schneider and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lace up your boots and sample more than sixty of the finest hiking trails in southeastern Utah, where the breathtaking canyons, multicolored sandstone arches, and magnificent spires of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks provide the setting for countless outdoor adventures. Let veteran hiker Bill Schneider lead you past eight sandstone arches on the Devils Garden Trail in Arches National Park; take you over slickrock to the Harvest Scene panel in the remote Maze District; and show you the sweeping view of White Rim Country through awesome Mesa Arch in the Island in the Sky District. With Hiking Canyonlands and Arches National Parks in hand, you'll discover the most spectacular trails and amazing scenery Utah's red rock country has to offer. Inside you'll find: Accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails In-depth trail information Difficulty ratings for each hike Detailed trail maps GPS coordinates for all trailheads Outstanding color photography Whether you're a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest in Hiking Canyonlands and Arches National Parks.
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Canyonlands and Arches National Parks written by Bill Schneider and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Easy Day Hikes Canyonlands and Arches National Parks includes concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for twenty-three spectacular hiking routes through some of the most outstanding scenery in southeastern Utah. Trek to Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, stroll along the Slickrock Foot Trail in Canyonlands National Park, or pick any one of the other easy day hikes in this book for your next hiking adventure! Look inside for: Casual hikes and after-dinner strolls Hikes suitable for families and elderly or beginning hikers Easy-to-follow route descriptions and trailhead GPS coordinates A Trail Finder to help select the best hike for you
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Canyonlands and Arches National Parks written by Bill Schneider and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated and revised, this edition includes trail descriptions and maps of the author's favorite short hikes in Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. All hikes included in this bookare on well-defined, easy-to-follow trails, and take hikers into some of the most scenic sections of the park.
Download or read book Hiking the Grand Canyon written by John Annerino and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for first-time visitors, day hikers, and seasoned canyoneers alike, expert hiker John Annerino’s Hiking the Grand Canyon is one of the most user-friendly and comprehensive guides to America’s premier natural wonder and UNESCO World heritage Site. • Fold-out map of Grand Canyon Trails • Color photographs and historical black and white photos • Vignettes of the Canyon’s Native Peoples, explorers, and trail blazers • Environment, geology, life zones, natural history, and sacred landmarks • Preparation, training, clothing, gear, food, maps, hazards, and precautions • Camping, lodging, guided trips, permits, and resources Featuring detailed, authoritative descriptions of more than one hundred of the Canyon’s best trails, from easier day hikes perfect for beginners to more rigorous, rim-to-river and cross-canyon treks.
Download or read book Utah Slot Canyons 2 written by Joe Berardi and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utah Slot Canyons 2 has been updated with the author's latest hiking information for the best slot canyon hikes in southern Utah.Utah Slot Canyons 2 is the book for anyone interested in the exciting adventures of hiking slot canyons. Utah is a state rich in slot canyons and many of them are in remote areas undeveloped by people. The most popular slot canyons along with many wilderness canyons make this book a good introduction from the easiest to the more advanced slot canyon hikes. Get started hiking the easier and more famous canyons such as: Escalante Dry Fork of Coyote Gulch, Peek-A-Boo, Spooky, Brimstone Gulch, Big Horn and Zebra Canyon. The remote San Rafael Swell region has Little Wild Horse Canyon, Bell Canyon, Crack Canyon, Farnsworth Canyon, Ding and Dang Canyons. The Paria Region has Buckskin Gulch (known as the longest slot canyon hike), Cottonwood Narrows, Lick Wash, Willis Creek and Wire Pass. This edition adds two new regions of hikes: Capitol Reef and Zion area slot canyon hikes.The Upper Lake Powell Slot Canyon Region is little known but it has some of the best remote canyon hikes that are easily accessible including: Fry Canyon, Gravel Canyon, Leprechaun Canyon, Maidenwater Canyon, Shillelagh Canyon, Swett Canyon and Trachyte Creek Canyon and Woodruff Canyon. This book includes detailed information for each hike including trailhead driving directions, GPS coordinates, maps and photographs. There are descriptions for the easily accessible Notom road hikes of: Burro Wash, Cottonwood Wash, Sheets Gulch, Grand Wash and Sulphur Creek. Zion National Park and some of its nearby slot canyons offer the best water hikes in North America.Discover Utah natural wonders today.
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Grand Canyon National Park written by Ben Adkison and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking hikers to some of the most scenic sections of the fabulous Grand Canyon National Park, this book includes short descriptions and maps of seventeen easy day hikes in the park. Hikes in this book are fairly short, usually (but not always) without big hills, and are on well-defined, easy-to-follow trails. Fully updated and revised, this guide is the ultimate companion for those seeking a fun, easy, and scenic hike.
Download or read book Hiking Southwest Canyon Country written by Sandra Hinchman and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2019-09-27 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visit pueblo ruins, admire striking arches, stroll through impressive river canyons, soak in rock art, take a backpacking trip, and more. From national parks (Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde, and Petrified Forest, Capitol Reef) to national monuments (Natural Bridges, Canyon de Chelly, Bandelier, El Morro, Colorado, Dinosaur, and Bears Ears) to several state parks and more--the Four Corners region offers endless opportunities for explorers. Hiking Southwest Canyon Country has been helping visitors and locals plan for nearly thirty years! Beyond details on hikes and sights, author Sandra Hinchman shares helpful background on geology, climate, flora and fauna, Native cultures, and much more. For many hikes, notable nearby destinations offer even more choices for expanding your itinerary.
Download or read book Hiking the Southwest written by Branch Whitney and published by Huntington Press Inc. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides recommendations for, descriptions of, and directions to the best hikes and adventures throughout the American Southwest. From canyoneering in Zion National Park and scrambling in Red Rock Canyon to hiking the highest peaks in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, Hiking the Southwest puts them all within reach. Author Branch Whitney has hiked and climbed more than 3,000 miles, led 2,000 hikers to summits all over the Southwest, and discovered some of the wildest scrambling routes in the country. In this book, Whitney provides detailed hike descriptions and extensive colour photographs of key landmarks; valuable information on the distance, difficulty, elevation gain, class rating, and best season for each hike; and practical data on permits, lodging and camping, and GPS waypoints. Finally, one book gives you everything you need to get the most out of the best hikes in the amazing Southwest!
Download or read book Your Guide to the National Parks of the Southwest written by Michael Joseph Oswald and published by Stone Road Press. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note this is part of a larger work, Your Guide to the National Parks, which is also available in paperback and electronic versions. The full version includes suggested trips, best of the best lists, and a few other introductory sections. All of the media (photos and maps) for these electronic books must be downloaded/viewed on the web. This e-book covers Rocky Mountain, Great Sand Dunes, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Mesa Verde, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Grand Canyon, and Great Basin National Parks.
Download or read book The Best of the Southwest written by Steve Carr and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-02-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide book is divided into two parts, featuring a 7-day trip and a 14-day trip, covering a spectacular area of mountains, high desert, and wondrous canyons often referred to by the Chamber of Commerce folks as the Grand Circle – Zion, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Bryce, and Cedar Breaks.
