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Thursday, June 27, 2013

California Hikes


Yosemite National Park:

  * The Panorama Trail

  * The Four Mile Trail up to Glacier Point

  * Sentinel Meadow & Cook's Meadow Loop

  * Vernal Fall

  * Vernal Fall & Nevada Fall Loop

  * Gaylor Lakes

  * Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias

  * Wawona Meadow Loop



Redwood National and State Parks:

  * Stout Grove - in Jedediah Smith State Park

  * Lady Bird Johnson Grove - in Redwood National Park




Moon California Hiking: The Complete Guide to 1,000 of the Best Hikes in the Golden State - Seasoned outdoors authors Tom Stienstra and Ann Marie Brown know the best hiking trails in the Golden State, from breathtaking coastal walks north of Los Angeles, to challenging backcountry treks in the Sierra Nevadas. Moon California Hiking leads beginner and expert hikers alike to the best trails the state has to offer. The book also includes unique "best-of" lists, such as Best Waterfall and Best Wildlife Hikes.





Nevada Hikes

Washington Hikes


Mt. Rainier National Park:

  * The Skyline Loop Trail

          > Paradise in Spring

  * The Burroughs Mountain Loop

  * Comet Falls

  * Naches Peak Loop Trail

  * Bench and Snow Lakes

  * Rampart Ridge Loop

  * Grove of the Patriarchs

  * Carter Falls



North Cascades:

  * Lookout Mountain

 



100 Classic Hikes in Washington is a collection of 100 hikes in the Alpine Lakes, North Cascades, Glacier Peak, Mount Rainier, South Cascades and Olympics regions. The guide features color maps and photos on high-quality (recycled) paper. At-a-glance information for easy browsing includes the following: mileage, suggested duration in hours or days, high point, elevation gain, seasonality, topo map codes as well as additional contact information.





Oregon Hikes


  * The Columbia River Gorge

  * Multnomah Falls - Near Portland in the Columbia River Gorge

  * Oregon Coast - North

  * Oregon Coast - South




Hiking Oregon - Featuring 50 of the state's best hikes, with an additional 52 honorable mention hikes, Hiking Oregon is the ticket to experiencing the Beaver State's remarkable diversity. This one-of-a-kind guidebook will take outdoor enthusiasts on hikes along rugged, rocky coastline to historic lighthouses; through scented, sagebrush high desert and magnificent lava plains; to the tops of volcanic peaks; past cascading waterfalls; and alongside wild and scenic rivers.







Utah Hikes


Arches National Park:

  * Delicate Arch

  * Double Arch and Window Arch

  * Park Avenue Trail

  * Arches National Park - An overview of the park



Canyonlands National Park:

  * Mesa Arch

  * Lathrop Trail

  * Aztec Butte

  * Slickrock Foot Trail



Bryce Canyon National Park:

  * Rim Trail - from Sunrise Point to Inspiration Point

  * Wall Street / Queen’s Garden Loop



Zion National Park:

  * Observation Point

  * Zion Canyon Overlook

  * Riverside Walk to The Narrows

  * Emerald Pools

  * Exploring The Lesser Known Areas of Zion



Utah's Incredible Backcountry Trails - This illustrated hiking guide contains 496 pages with nearly 500 color photographs to guide you through Utah's incredible backcountry. The most popular trails are generally located in the state's 12 national parks and monuments, but there are also many fantastic trails in Utah's 33 wilderness areas and other less protected places. This book will take you up mountain peaks, through redrock canyons, past Anasazi cliff dwellings, as well as to natural arches, waterfalls, hot springs and swimming holes. Each trail has clear and concise trail descriptions, detailed trail maps, distance, elevation gain, color photographs, conditions, season, and each is rated with 1-5 stars according to how interesting and enjoyable the hike is.




Texas Hikes


Guadalupe Mountains National Park:

  * Guadalupe Peak - The highest point in Texas

  * The Devils Hall - Guadalupe Mountains National Park



Big Bend National Park:

  * Big Bend National Park





100 Classic Hikes in Texas - With over 80 parks, 56 wildlife management areas, 9 natural areas and 28 historic sites and parklands, this vast state offers a plethora of hiking options to choose from. Regions covered include the Panhandle Plains, prairies and lakes, piney woods, Gulf Coast, South Texas Plains, Hill Country, and Big Bend country. This guide includes elevation profiles, sidebar tips, topographic maps, and a handy Hikes-at-a-Glance chart to help readers find the hikes they want quickly and easily. Whether you're planning an extended backpacking trip through the northern cross timber or a short day hike just outside of town, this guidebook presents a wonderful variety of iconic Texas trails.




Wyoming Hikes


Grand Teton National Park:

  * TetonHikingTrails.com - Comprehensive trail information for Grand Teton National Park

  * Floating the Snake River



Yellowstone National Park:

  * North Rim Trail

  * Avalanche Peak

  * Bunsen Peak - Osprey Falls Loop

  * South Rim - Clear Lake Loop

  * Osprey Falls

  * Bunsen Peak

  * Mystic Falls

  * Yellowstone Lake Overlook

  * Trout Lake

  * Lamar River Trail

  * Grand Prismatic Overlook

  * Cascade Lake

  * Harlequin Lake

  * Two Ribbons Trail



Greater Yellowstone / Grand Teton Region Hikes:

  * Mt. Glory - at Teton Pass

  * Black Canyon Overlook - at Teton Pass

  * Coal Creek Meadows - near Teton Pass

  * Alaska Basin - in Targhee National Forest

  * Fred’s Mountain - Grand Targhee Resort

  * Sheepherder Lakes - Beartooth Highway

  * Beauty Lake - Beartooth Highway

  * Night Lake - Beartooth Highway



Bighorn National Forest:

  * Sherd Lake - in Bighorn National Forest

  * Rainy Lake - in Bighorn National Forest

  * Cloud Peak Wilderness Overlook - in Bighorn National Forest

  * Otter Lake - in Bighorn National Forest





Top Trails Yellowstone & Grand Tetons - has all visitors need to enjoy for 45 of the best trips in the area: tranquil backcountry lakes, panoramic summits, glacier-carved canyons, steaming geyser basins, vast meadows teeming with wildlife, and much more. Hikes range in length from a half-mile stroll, to a 30-mile trek past intriguing thermal features and wildlife galore. Each hike features easy-to-follow trail notes, maps, distances and approximate times, and ratings and rankings for each trail.







Arizona Hikes


Grand Canyon National Park:

  * The Grand Canyon: Rim to Rim - Via the North Kaibab and Bright Angel Trails (overnight at the Phantom Ranch)

  * Rim Trail - Bright Angel Trail

  * Cape Final

  * Views from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon



Flagstaff Area Hikes:

  * Humphreys Peak - Highest point in Arizona

  * Brins Mesa Trail - In Sedona

  * Sunset Crater / Wupatki National Monument

  * Island Trail - In Walnut Canyon National Monument



Other Arizona Hikes:

  * Monument Valley - Iconic scenery on Arizona/Utah border

  * Glen Canyon Float Trip - Float trip through a spectacular canyon

  * Blue Mesa Trail - Petrified Forest National Park






Hiking Northern Arizona features 120 of the best trails in this spectacular region. Included are high alpine trails near Flagstaff, as well as desert hikes in the stunning Red Rock area of Sedona. Also included are hikes near Williams, Camp Verde, Cottonwood and Jerome. Hiking Northern Arizona offers outings that are suited to day hikers and veteran backpackers alike.









New Mexico Hikes


  * Wheeler Peak - Located near Taos, Wheeler Peak is the highest point in New Mexico

  * Cerro Grande Route - Bandelier National Monument

  * Tsankawi Loop Trail - Bandelier National Monument

  * Coyote Call Trail - Valles Caldera National Preserve

  * La Jara Trail - Valles Caldera National Preserve

  * Canyon Trail - Tent Rocks National Monument

           > Tent Rocks in Black and White

  * La Vega - Santa Fe National Forest

  * Chimney Rock Trail - Ghost Ranch, near Abiquiu

  * White Sands National Monument

  * Carlsbad Caverns National Park - Self-guided tour of the Big Room

  * Santa Fe - “The City Different”

  * Santa Fe - “The City of Holy Faith”





100 Hikes in New Mexico - New Mexico offers a surprising variety of terrain to explore, from the Chihuahuan Desert in the south, to remarkable alpine lakes in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the north. In this completely updated guide to New Mexico's impressive trails, author Craig Martin includes easy 1 and 2-mile day jaunts, numerous 8 to 12-mile hikes, and difficult 20-plus-mile backpack trips for the more ardent adventurers.








Montana Hikes


Glacier National Park region hikes:

  * HikinginGlacier.com - Comprehensive hiking trail information for Glacier National Park

  * Bob Marshall Wilderness - Located within the Flathead, Lolo, Helena, and Lewis and Clark National Forests, just south of Glacier National Park



Greater Yellowstone hikes:

  * Lava Lake - near Bozeman, Montana

  * Beehive Basin - Big Sky, Montana

  * Silver Run Plateau - near Red Lodge, Montana

  * Silver Run Lakes Basin - near Red Lodge, Montana

  * Sheepherder Lakes - Beartooth Highway

  * Beauty Lake - Beartooth Highway

  * Night Lake - Beartooth Highway

  * Yellowstone National Park hikes





Hiking Montana - Lace up your boots and sample more than 100 hikes in the magnificent national forests and national parks of Montana. From the grandeur of Glacier to the fantastic fishing in Yellowstone, this renowned hiking guide takes you through old-growth cedars, up jagged peaks, past roaring waterfalls, and across remote meadows to crystalline alpine lakes. Experience true wilderness as you traverse the Continental Divide and explore the spectacular world of Big Sky Country.








South Dakota Hikes


  * Harney Peak - Located in the Black Hills, Harney Peak is the highest point in South Dakota



Hiking the Black Hills Country - covers nearly all the trails in the area from Devils Tower National Monument and Mount Rushmore National Memorial, to Custer State Park and Wind Cave and Badlands National Parks. Detailed descriptions and maps will get you to the trailheads and help you plan your trip. This guide also includes tips on safety and hiking with children, elevation charts, photographs, no-trace camping information, and an equipment checklist.







Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Colorado Hikes


Rocky Mountain National Park:

  * RockyMountainHikingTrails.com - Comprehensive hiking trail information for Rocky Mountain National Park


Colorado Fourteeners:

  * Mt. Elbert - near Leadville

  * Huron Peak - near Leadville

  * Quandary Peak - near Buena Vista


Other Colorado Hikes:

  * Pawnee Pass - Indian Peaks Wilderness

  * Lake Isabelle - Indian Peaks Wilderness

  * Long Lake Loop - Indian Peaks Wilderness

  * Sneffels Highline - near Telluride

  * Bilk Basin Overlook - near Telluride

  * Black Face Mountain - near Telluride

  * Blue Lakes - near Ouray and Telluride

  * Horsethief Trail - near Ouray

  * Porphyry Basin - near Ouray

  * Ouray Perimeter Trail - Ouray

  * Ice Lakes - near Silverton

  * Cottonwood Pass South - near Buena Vista

  * Monarch Crest Trail - near Salida

  * Gilpin Lake Loop - north of Steamboat Springs

  * The Devils Causeway - south of Steamboat Springs

  * Monument Canyon Trail - Colorado National Monument

  * Devils Kitchen - Colorado National Monument

  * Otto's Trail - Colorado National Monument

  * Hanging Lake - Glenwood Canyon (near Glenwood Springs)

  * Crater Lake - near Aspen

  * The North Trail - near Vail

  * Indian Peaks Wilderness - Located within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, just south of Rocky Mountain National Park

  * Great Sand Dunes National Park





100 Classic Hikes Colorado - Beautiful color photographs accompany this collection of the absolute best hikes Colorado has to offer. With this guide's bounty of useful new informational features, hikers will be well equipped to choose a trip that suits their needs. 100 Classic Hikes Colorado includes topographic maps, elevation profiles, and a trails-at-a-glance chart.