Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Tucson written by Bruce Grubbs and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-10-14 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Easy Day Hikes Tucson includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow hikes in and around Tucson, Arizona. Discover a region of diverse scenery and natural splendors—including a beautiful cactus forest; the Sendero Esperanza Trail, a classic example of the Sonoran Desert’s lush vegetation; and the famous Seven Falls, a series of seasonal cascades in Bear Canyon. Look inside for: • Thirty-minute strolls to six-hour adventures • Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps • Trail Finder for best hikes with children, dogs, or great views • GPS coordinates
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Tucson written by Bruce Grubbs and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2009-10-14 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Easy Day Hikes Tucson includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow hikes in and around Tucson, Arizona. Discover a region of diverse scenery and natural splendors—including a beautiful cactus forest; the Sendero Esperanza Trail, a classic example of the Sonoran Desert’s lush vegetation; and the famous Seven Falls, a series of seasonal cascades in Bear Canyon. Look inside for: • Thirty-minute strolls to six-hour adventures • Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps • Trail Finder for best hikes with children, dogs, or great views • GPS coordinates
Download or read book Five Star Trails Tucson written by Rob Rachowiecki and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the Best Trails in Tucson, Arizona Encircled by mountains, blessed with awe-inspiring desert scenery, and flanked to its east and west by Saguaro National Park, Tucson is an absolute hiker’s nirvana. Hundreds of trails provide endless opportunities to explore. With the expert guidance of local author Rob Rachowiecki, you’ll experience 38 five-star hiking trails, for all levels and interests, divided into six distinct areas in and around the city. Bag a peak, or take a dip in a swimming hole. Immerse yourself in the region’s American Indian history, or wander among towering rock formations. With ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children, you can find your perfect outings with just a glance. GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions to trailheads help to ensure that you always know where you are and where to go. Insights into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes entertain and educate while you are out on the trails. Save time and make the most of your hiking adventures. Experience the best of Tucson’s breathtaking scenery, varied terrain, and amazing wildlife. Lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!
Download or read book Tucson Hiking Guide written by Betty Leavengood and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This rich, enthusiastic guide to the Tucson, Rincon, Santa Catalina, and Santa Rita Mountains has been completely revised. Betty Leavengood’s fourth edition of her bestselling Tucson Hiking Guide offers new routes and updated access information, detailed maps, and clear descriptions to area trailheads. This latest edition includes thirty-seven hikes rated easy to difficult by mountain range; revised information on precautions for desert hiking; historical notes, photographs, and anecdotes; and detailed maps and descriptions with elevation/distance.
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Las Vegas written by Bruce Grubbs and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-11-10 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Easy Day Hikes Las Vegas includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow hikes in and around Las Vegas, Nevada. Discover a region of diverse scenery and natural splendors—including Valley of Fire State Park’s petrified sand dunes; the Bristlecone Trail and its ancient trees; and La Madre Spring, with its bighorn sheep, deer, and other wildlife. Look inside for: • One-hour strolls to five-hour adventures • Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps • Trail Finder for best hikes with children, dogs, or great views • GPS coordinates
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Palm Springs and Coachella Valley written by Bruce Grubbs and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Easy Day Hikes Palm Springs and Coachella Valley includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.
Download or read book Five Star Trails Tucson written by Rob Rachowiecki and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2014-01-20 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tucson lies in a saguaro-studded desert basin surrounded by four mountain ranges and book-ended by two national parks. In an hour you can drive from an arid canyon in the Arizona-Sonora desert to a pine-forested mountain at 9000 feet. Hiking trails are plentiful and as varied as the terrain. Five-Star Trails: Tucson by Rob Rachowiecki guides you to diverse hikes suitable for anyone from wheelchair-using nature lovers to hikers looking for an all-day workout. Each trail has been thoroughly researched, recently hiked and includes a detailed description, trail profiles and map. At a glance categorical ratings, such as Scenery, Trail Condition, Difficulty, Solitude and kid-friendliness, let you quickly select a trail that fits your tastes and ability. Other key information such as fees, restrictions for dogs on the trail as well as advice on when to visit offers you the best information so you can plan your trip with ease. Sized to fit in a pocket, this guide is convenient to keep in the car or toss into a backpack. Driving directions direct hikers to the nearest trailhead parking areas, and GPS trailhead coordinates get them to the start of the trail.
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Las Vegas written by Bruce Grubbs and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover up-to-date, expert-tested easy hikes for every skill in the Las Vegas area! Great for visitors, day hikers, transplants, and families, Best Easy Day Hikes Las Vegas, Second Edition includes concise descriptions and detailed maps of the best accessible-yet-epic hikes within striking distance of the Strip.
Download or read book Five Star Trails Tucson written by Rob Rachowiecki and published by Five-Star Trails. This book was released on 2019 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These 38 five-star hiking trails in the Tucson area include popular routes and hidden treasures, and they range widely in elevation, distance, and difficulty.
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Palm Springs and Coachella Valley written by Bruce Grubbs and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Easy Day Hikes Palm Springs and Coachella Valley includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Orange County written by Randy Vogel and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Easy Day Hikes Orange County includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. This new edition updates and expands information on existing hikes, features all new maps, and includes several new family friendly hikes on recently opened areas of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. The 24 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.
Download or read book Arizona Day Hikes written by Dave Ganci and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two books in one, this hiking guide features 100 of Arizona's best hiking trails, and an authoritative guide to the natural history of the Grand Canyon State's landscape. Ganci's knowledge of native species and local conditions, accompanied by 30 line drawings and 15 maps, helps hikers learn to identify each region's geology, weather, plant and animal life.
Download or read book Best Hikes with Dogs Arizona written by Renee Guillory and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2005-01-25 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download a free hike along "Little Spring" from Best Hikes with Dogs Arizona * Guidebook to 75 dog-suitable trails throughout the Arizona -- many accessible from urban areas * How to keep your dog safe, healthy, and hydrated in Arizona's arid climate * What to pack for your dog: the Ten Canine Essentials and the doggy first aid kit Renée Guillory and her canine companion, Artemis, have hiked more than 700 miles together in Arizona. Now they share their favorite trails, presented through dog-centric eyes. On most trails, you'll encounter few people to dodge. Most hikes offer shade, if not water, to help keep your dog cool in extreme Arizona conditions. The trails in Best Hiikes with Dogs Arizona emphasize terrain that's easy on the paws and give advance warning, trail by trail, on canine hazards to watch for. There are also tips on dealing with dog emergencies and for hiking with minimum dog-impact on the environment. Ranging from short day hikes to extended backpacking trips, many trails included are clustered around urban areas including Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Sedona/Prescott, and other communities in Mogollon Rim country. There are hikes as far-flung as the Mexican border and in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona.
Download or read book Best Hikes Sedona written by Bruce Grubbs and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concise descriptions and detailed maps with 55 easy-to-follow trails, Best Hikes Sedona allows hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region’s history. Best Hikes Sedona provides the latest information to plan a customized trip: Common and lesser-known hikes Full-color photos, maps, detailed trail descriptions, and trailhead GPS Insightful hike overviews, details on distance, difficulty, canine compatibility, and more
Download or read book Best Hikes Near Las Vegas written by Bruce Grubbs and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-07-05 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Near Las Vegas author Bruce Grubbs details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Las Vegas area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activites close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Download or read book Best Short Hikes in Arizona written by Don Laine and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2005-12-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * More than 60 short Arizona hikes (ranging from a fraction of a mile to just over 7 miles round trip) * A mix of popular hikes and little-known gems showcasing scenic Arizona hiking * Many hikes in or accessible from major metro areas plus destination parks and landmarks Don and Barbara Laine present the best of the best of Arizona's short hikes-with an emphasis on "user-friendly." To make selection easy, a "Hikes at a Glance" chart lists trails by distance, elevation gain, difficulty, and location. Other charts list hikes by best places to admire rock formations, see desert plant life, enjoy scenic views, explore historic and prehistoric sites, relax along a shady stream or lake, take the kids, or see wildlife. Important details such as entry fees, restrooms, drinking water, and campground information are listed up front; there's a map and elevation profile for each hike. That's to say nothing of the breadth of experiences (from sandy desert floor to steep mountainside and riparian environment) awaiting you; or the detailed trail descriptions with tips on where Hollywood movies were filmed and background on old cabins and mines. Most hikes are rated easy or moderate-making them perfect for families-plus a selection of more strenuous hikes. Regions include the Phoenix, Sedona, Tucson/southern Arizona, and Flagstaff/northeastern Arizona areas; the Grand Canyon (north and south rims) and Petrified Forest National Parks; and Organ Pipe and Chiracahua National Monuments.
Download or read book Camping Arizona written by Bruce Grubbs and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for the ideal spot to pitch your tent or park your RV? Let Camping Arizona take you there. This fully updated and revised comprehensive guidebook gives detailed descriptions of more than 150 public campgrounds throughout Arizona. These are campsites managed by national, state, city, and county parks; the USDA Forest Service; the Bureau of Land Management; tribal organizations; and several private companies. They're in remote wilderness areas and near cities, in deserts and on mountaintops, along raging rivers and by popular lakes. Easy-to-use maps and charts will help you choose the perfect site for your next camping trip, whether you're going alone, as a family, or with a group. You'll also find vital information on: " Campground locations " Facilities and hookups " Fees and reservations " Recreational activities " GPS coordinates for each campground
