This fourth edition of Best Easy Day Hikes Olympic National Park features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for thirty-one short, manageable hikes. Veteran author and hiker Erik Molvar describes the best routes for those who have limited time or abilities, without missing out on the area's scenic splendors: majestic spires, Pacific coast beaches, and a rare temperate rain forest ecosystem. Look inside for: Half-hour strolls to full-day adventures Hikes for everyone, including families Hikes ranked from easiest to most challenging Easy-to-use trail maps GPS coordinates

Discover the trails located with the glorious 1.5 million acres of the Bob Marshall Wilderness located in Northwestern Montana. From rugged ridge tops to gently sloping meadows this updated and comprehensive guide contains detailed maps and trail descriptions that leads hikers of all levels through the expansive region.

Completely updated and revised, this third edition of Best Easy Day Hikes Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for twenty-two easily manageable hikes. Eric Molvar describes the best routes for those who have limited time or abilities, without missing out on the area's scenic splendors. Look inside for: Half-hour strolls to full-day adventures Hikes for everyone, including families Hikes ranked from easiest to more challenging GPS coordinates for trailheads

High in Montana's northern Rocky Mountains lie the vast and striking expanses of the Bob Marshall, Great Bear, and Scapegoat Wilderness Areas, and the Jewel Basin hiking area - the last remnants of primeval North America. Hiking Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness offers hikers of all ages, interests and abilities the opportunity to experience the glory and grandeur of the over 1.5-million-acre continuous tract of land that is considered the crown jewel of the American wilderness system.

Each hike features easy-to-follow trailhead directions; thorough, mile-by-mile trail descriptions; detailed maps; elevation profiles; and information on the vistas and wildlife you'll find along the way. Also included are critical tips on fording streams and rivers, utilizing zero-impact practices, following faint trails, and selecting a campsite. Anglers will find the listing of lakes and streams useful as well.

Mile-by-mile descriptions and maps for more than 100 hikes eliminate the guesswork of hiking in this mountain paradise east of Puget Sound. From short day hikes to long backpack expeditions, Hiking the North Cascades is a passport to one of the most beautiful mountain areas in North America.

Southern Arizona offers unlimited opportunities for backcountry exploration. This third edition of Hiking Arizona's Cactus Country explores a broad swath of the Sonoran Desert that extends northward across the Mexican border and encompasses the southern third of Arizona.

Best Easy Day Hikes North Cascades features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps of twenty-three easily manageable hikes through this remote mountainous land clad in glaciers, azure lakes, and sparkling waterfalls-from the broad, green Skagit River to panoramic vistas such as those atop McGregor Mountain. Look inside for: * Half-hour strolls and full-day adventures * Hikes for everyone, including families * Hikes ranked from easiest to most challenging * GPS-compatible trail maps

Thoroughly updated and revised, this fourth edition of Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks covers over fifty hikes in the two featured parks as well as the surrounding areas--Cedar Breaks National Monument, the Markagunt high country, and the Paunsaugunt area.

This fourth edition of Hiking Olympic National Park features 66 of the finest trails in and around the park plus 40 additional trail recommendations throughout northwest Washington's spectacular landscape. These trails crisscross the park's wilderness ecosystem, stretching from the beaches of the Pacific to the heart of the Olympic Mountains. Whether you choose a strenuous backpacking trip over glacier-clad mountains or a short stroll through a temperate rain forest, veteran trail guide and author Erik Molvar provides all the information you need to make the most of hiking the Olympic Peninsula. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Full-color photos GPS coordinates Directions to the trailhead Mile-by-mile directional cues

One of the last great wildernesses in the world and a backpacker's paradise, Alaska is also a land of extremes. Before you head out to this last frontier, there are some important things to know: how to prepare and plan for your trip, how to decide where to go, and how to safely make the most of the experience. The guide contains information on: map and compass skills; cross-country travel techniques; leave no trace camping practices; stream crossings; bear encounters; and tips on finding edible plants, locating salmon runs, and interpreting animal signs

With hikes in Glacier and Waterton varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, this guidebook is for everyone, including families.