It's hard to beat the satisfaction of travelling on foot - settling
into a steady rhythm, surrounded by incredible scenery, with the
freedom to stop wherever takes your fancy. This endlessly rewarding
- and sustainable - activity is joyously celebrated in Hike, which
reveals 125 of the most scenic and spectacular walking trails
across the globe. It's the ultimate inspiration for exploring under
your own steam: ramble along coastal paths in Europe, scale soaring
mountain peaks in Africa and trek through amber-hued canyons in
North America. Compiled by a team of outdoor enthusiasts, this book
is packed with ideas for your next hiking trip. Awe-inspiring
images and compelling descriptions of each trail will have you
itching to get walking, while handy maps, elevation profiles and
practical information - including things like distance and total
elevation gain - will help you plan the nitty gritty of your trip.
We've also included the best places to explore en route - whether
that's lunch spots, epic viewpoints or nearby must-see sights - as
well as suggestions for alternative ways to tackle a trail. Hike is
your ticket to the adventure of a lifetime. Inside Hike, you will
find: -Practical top tips for getting the most out of each hike -
including recommended stops, viewpoints en route and how to make
the hike shorter/longer depending on how much time you have.
Organised Chapters: Hikes are arranged within each chapter
geographically, and include the distance and total ascent to help
readers to find a suitable route. - Includes maps and elevation
profiles - Covers 125 hikes, from straightforward day walks to epic
cross-country treks - Carefully curated selection of rides, chosen
by hiking and travel experts - Each chapter covers a different
continent (North America, Central and South America, Europe, Africa
and the Middle East, Asia, Australasia) At DK Eyewitness, we
believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to
explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have
been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since
1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed
illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you
closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200
destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive
country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust
Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK
Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
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