Great Hiking Trails of the World: 80 Trails, 75,000 Miles, 38 Countries, 6 Continents
Great Hiking Trails of the World: 80 Trails, 75,000 Miles, 38 Countries, 6 Continents
FOREWORD INDIES Book of the Year Awards — 2017 GOLD Winner for NatureA hiker’s dream bucket list is embodied in this lavishly illustrated celebration of more than eighty of the world’s most iconic trails.Celebrating the most important, popular, and diverse hiking trails in the world, this book invites readers to take a walking tour through the planet’s natural wonders. Divided into six sections, the book groups trails by theme: pilgrimages, historic hikes, mountain hikes, wilderness trails, trails through diverse environments, and long-distance trails. From Mount Kenya to subarctic hikes in Scandinavia, and from exotic hikes in the Himalayas to more familiar trails in the United States and Canada, this book invites readers to explore the history, environment, and cultures of the world on foot.Each featured trail has its own section, with a map and photo gallery focusing on what makes it one of the most magnificent hiking trails anywhere in the world. Included are detailed descriptions and trail highlights. This book is perfect for anyone interested in conservation, outdoor recreation, or the myriad ways that walking through a landscape is an intimate exploration of its soul.
- ASIN: 0847860930
- ISBN: 0847860930
- Manufacturer: Rizzoli
America's Great Hiking Trails: Appalachian, Pacific Crest, Continental Divide, North Country, Ice Age, Potomac Heritage, Florida, Natchez Trace, Arizona, Pacific Northwest, New England
America's Great Hiking Trails: Appalachian, Pacific Crest, Continental Divide, North Country, Ice Age, Potomac Heritage, Florida, Natchez Trace, Arizona, Pacific Northwest, New England
INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards -- 2014 GOLD Winner for Adventure & RecreationSociety of American Travel Writers Eastern Chapter -- Gold AwardSociety of American Travel Writers Foundation -- 2015 Lowell Thomas Travel Award for Best Travel Book A hiker’s dream bucket list is embodied in this lavishly illustrated celebration of more than 50,000 miles of America’s most iconic trails. Celebrating the forty most important trails in America, this volume takes the reader through forty-nine states and eight national parks. Literally tens of millions of tourists and hikers visit these trails each year, some of which wind through the country’s most scenic natural wonders and virtually every major ecosystem in America. Each featured trail has its own section, complete with a map and photo gallery, and the reader explores what makes it one of the most magnificent hiking experiences anywhere in the world. Trail histories accompany detailed hiker-friendly descriptions that highlight the most scenic spots, with suggestions for shorter weekend and day hikes. The stunning photographs take the reader on a visual adventure conducted by Bart Smith, the first person to hike all eleven National Scenic Trails from end to end. America’s Great Hiking Trails is perfect for anyone interested in outdoor recreation and conservation.
- UPC: 884801357026
- ASIN: 0789327414
- ISBN: 0789327414
- Brand: Random House
- Size: One Size
- Manufacturer: Rizzoli
Best Hiking in Southwest Colorado around Ouray, Telluride, Silverton and Lake City: 2nd Edition - Revised and Expanded 2019
Best Hiking in Southwest Colorado around Ouray, Telluride, Silverton and Lake City: 2nd Edition - Revised and Expanded 2019
An opinionated guide to the best hikes in one of Colorado’s best hiking areas, the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado around the towns of Ouray, Telluride, Silverton and Lake City, Colorado. The trails in this guide, best hiked between mid-July and mid-September, appeal to day hikers who like to go high and walk 6.0 to 12.5 miles/day. Elevation gains range from 1,000 to 3,500-ft. Many of the hikes offer great intermediate turnaround points for those seeking a shorter day. All are reached in less than an hour drive from four great base camps; Ouray, Telluride, Silverton and Lake City.The first section of the guide describes the base camps, identifying local services, highlighting nearby attractions and suggesting activities for non-hiking/rainy days. The second section offers detailed trail description with ratings, elevation profiles, maps and photographs of the recommended hikes.
- ASIN: 0997478047
- ISBN: 0997478047
- Manufacturer: Boot Jockey Press
Best Easy Day Hiking Guide and Trail Map Bundle: Rocky Mountain National Park (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
Best Easy Day Hiking Guide and Trail Map Bundle: Rocky Mountain National Park (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
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- ASIN: 0762797517
- ISBN: 9780762797516
- Manufacturer: Falcon Guides
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map)
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic MapAmerica's most visited national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is both renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life and rich in remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of the park combines unparalleled detail and valuable information for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to explore all the area has to offer with particular attention shown to backcountry campsites, shelters, and stream crossings. A detailed profile of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which snakes along the ridge of the Great Smoky Mountains, provides a handy tool for hikers. The map features many key points of interest as well, including Cades Cove, Fontana Lake, Maryville, and Gatlinburg. With over 800 miles of mapped trails, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park map can guide you off the beaten path and back again. The clearly marked trails include mileages between intersections. The map base includes contour lines and elevations for summits, passes and many lakes. Some of the many recreation features include: visitor centers, campgrounds, trail shelters, trailheads, boat ramps, scenic overlooks, interpretive trails and quiet walkways.Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.Other features found on this map include: Cherokee National Forest, Chilhowee Mountain, Clingmans Dome, Fontana Lake, Great Smoky Mountains, Maryville, Mount Chapman, Mount Le Conte, Nantahala National Forest, Newfound Gap, Old Black, Pisgah National Forest, Waynesville.Map Scale = 1:70,000Sheet Size = 37.75" x 25.5"Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25"
- UPC: 749717010086
- ASIN: 1566953014
- ISBN: 1566953014
- Brand: National Geographic
- Size: GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NP
- Manufacturer: National Geographic Maps
AMC's Best Day Hikes in the White Mountains: Four-season Guide to 60 of the Best Trails in the White Mountain National Forest
AMC's Best Day Hikes in the White Mountains: Four-season Guide to 60 of the Best Trails in the White Mountain National Forest
Fully updated and available for the first time in rich, full color, this trusted guide from the publishers of the White Mountain Guide will lead readers to 60 of the most unforgettable day hikes in the breathtaking White Mountain National Forest.Geared toward beginner and intermediate hikers, this guide has something for everyone, from family-friendly hikes to cascading waterfalls, to a challenging trek through Tuckerman Ravine and the Alpine Zone to the summit of Mount Washington. Readers can explore the region's legendary notches―Crawford, Franconia, Pinkham, Evans―and take in the views from some of New England's most picturesque and sought-after peaks along the Presidential Range. Each trip includes a detailed map showing parking areas, trailheads, and natural highlights, along with summaries of time, distance, and difficulty level. A handy, at-a-glance trip planner makes it easy to find the best trails for kids, dogs, and winter snowshoeing and skiing.ALSO AVAILABLEWhite Mountain Guide, 29e by Steven D. SmithISBN-13: 978-1-934028-44-5Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide, 4e by Steven D. SmithISBN-13: 978-1-934028-96-4White Mountain National Forest Map & Guide, 2eISBN-13: 978-1-934028-48-3
- ASIN: 1628420286
- ISBN: 1628420286
- Brand: NATIONAL BOOK NETWRK
- Manufacturer: Appalachian Mountain Club Books
Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die: Outdoor Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations
Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die: Outdoor Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations
Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die is the latest offering in the bestselling Fifty Places series. Chris Santella, along with top expedition leaders, explores the world's greatest walking adventures. Some, such as the Lunana Snowman Trek in Bhutan and the Kangshung Valley Trek in Tibet, are grueling multiweek adventures at high altitudes. Others, such as Japan's Nakesando Trail, move leisurely from village to village, allowing walkers to immerse themselves in the local culture. Whether it's climbing the Rwandan mountains to view mountain gorillas or strolling through bistros along Italy's Amalfi Coast, there's a memorable hike at everyone's level within these 50 chapters. With commentaries from expert trekkers and insider tips that lead the reader off the beaten path, Santella has again captured the special characteristics that make these must-visit destinations.
- ASIN: B00A8LCUKY
- Brand: Stewart, Tabori & Chang
- Manufacturer: Stewart, Tabori & Chang
AMC's Best Day Hikes in the Shenandoah Valley: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails From Harpers Ferry to Jefferson National Forest
AMC's Best Day Hikes in the Shenandoah Valley: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails From Harpers Ferry to Jefferson National Forest
Bounded on the east by the Blue Ridge Mountains and on the west by the Appalachians, the Shenandoah Valley is a region of exceptional natural beauty. This guide offers the best hikes that can be accomplished in the region in less than a day. Areas covered include Harper's Ferry, the North Virginia Piedmont, Shenandoah National Park, Jefferson National Forest, Massanuttens, Great North Mountain, and the Alleghenies. Hikes range from easy saunters of a few miles with little elevation gain, to challenging treks of over 10 miles through rugged terrain. Bearing evocative names such as Raven Rocks and Sky Meadows, Riprap Hollow and Devil's Marbleyard, the hikes in this book will get readers fired up for a trek into the Shenandoah wilds.Also Available:AMC's Best Backpacking in the Mid-Atlantic978-1-934028-86-5AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Washington, D.C.978-1-934028-39-1
- ASIN: 1628420170
- ISBN: 1628420170
- Brand: Appalachian Mountain Club
- Manufacturer: Appalachian Mountain Club Books
Best Easy Day Hiking Guide and Trail Map Bundle: Yosemite National Park (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
Best Easy Day Hiking Guide and Trail Map Bundle: Yosemite National Park (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
Best Easy Day Hikes Yosemite National Park is a perfect guidebook for those who want to sample the best of Yosemite within an easy day's walk, from the world-famous domes and waterfalls of Yosemite Valley to the more remote, less well known, but equally spectacular corners of the park. From a short stroll to an extended ramble, this book is for hikers of almost every ability, age, and interest. This guidebook will tell you when to go, where to hike, and where to find the best photos, flowers, and wildlife watching.
- ASIN: 1493040413
- ISBN: 1493040413
- Manufacturer: Falcon Guides
AMC's Best Day Hikes in Vermont: Four-Season Guide To 60 Of The Best Trails In The Green Mountain State
AMC's Best Day Hikes in Vermont: Four-Season Guide To 60 Of The Best Trails In The Green Mountain State
With hundreds of miles of hiking trails stretching from the shores of Lake Champlain to the peaks of the spectacular Green Mountains to the southern woodlands, the picturesque state of Vermont is made for hikers. Expertly curated and field-tested, this guide features 60 of the best day hikes the state has to offer, for all skill levels. Whether you're looking to explore high summits such as Camel's Hump or Mount Mansfield, hike sections of the Long Trail or the Appalachian Trail, or set off on a day trip through fertile valleys, rivers, and ponds, this must-have resource is a must-have in your pack. A comprehensive revision of the previous edition, this title also includes new hikes, such as Bald Mountain, Bromley Mountain, Haystack Mountain, Branch and Bourn ponds, Barr Hill, Belvidere Mountain, and Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. All descriptions of previously featured trails have been updated to reflect the most recent expansions and reroutings, highlighting the best hikes statewide.
- ASIN: 1628420782
- ISBN: 1628420782
- Manufacturer: Appalachian Mountain Club Books