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50 Hikes in the Sierra Nevada (2nd Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

Author : Julie Smith
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 1682682943
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (826 download)

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Download or read book 50 Hikes in the Sierra Nevada (2nd Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes) written by Julie Smith and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated guide to one of the most popular hiking regions in the country The Sierra Nevada is renowned for its hiking, and its surprising diversity in landscape and terrain is guaranteed to suit outdoor enthusiasts of all interest and skill levels. The longest single range in the contiguous United States, these mountains overlook perpetually changing nature and form one of the most sublime landscapes in the world. The guide provides comprehensive, step- by- step directions for each hike. In addition, each chapter includes a map, full color photography, directions to the trailhead, distance and elevation data, hike difficulty rating, and pertinent contact information, all fully updated. Hikes include: • Calaveras Big Trees State Park • Rainbow Falls • Panorama Trail • Redwood Mountain Grove

Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in the Sierra Nevada

Author : Julie Smith
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 0881508101
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (815 download)

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Book Synopsis Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in the Sierra Nevada by : Julie Smith

Download or read book Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in the Sierra Nevada written by Julie Smith and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to fifty hikes in the Sierra Nevada that provides directions, discusses the natural and human history of the area, and includes topographic maps, distances, elevations, difficulty ratings, and contact information.

50 Hikes in the Sierra Nevada

Author : Julie Smith
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1682682935
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (826 download)

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Download or read book 50 Hikes in the Sierra Nevada written by Julie Smith and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated guide to one of the most popular hiking regions in the country The Sierra Nevada is renowned for its hiking, and its surprising diversity in landscape and terrain is guaranteed to suit outdoor enthusiasts of all interest and skill levels. The longest single range in the contiguous United States, these mountains overlook perpetually changing nature and form one of the most sublime landscapes in the world. The guide provides comprehensive, step- by- step directions for each hike. In addition, each chapter includes a map, full color photography, directions to the trailhead, distance and elevation data, hike difficulty rating, and pertinent contact information, all fully updated. Hikes include: • Calaveras Big Trees State Park • Rainbow Falls • Panorama Trail • Redwood Mountain Grove

Fifty Classic Day Hikes of the Eastern Sierra

Author : Devon Fredericksen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578112091
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Fifty Classic Day Hikes of the Eastern Sierra written by Devon Fredericksen and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sierra South

Author : Elizabeth Wenk
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899978851
Total Pages : 811 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book Sierra South written by Elizabeth Wenk and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 811 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find the Best Hikes and Backpacking Trips in California’s Sierra Nevada The rush of trekking through nature, the thrill of experiencing new places, the reward of discovering beautiful sights—all of this awaits in the Sierra Nevada. For more than 50 years, this definitive guidebook has led readers along the top trails between Walker Pass and the southern border of Yosemite National Park. Now, with the revised and updated edition, let hiking experts Elizabeth Wenk and Mike White show you the way. Sierra South is the award-winning guide that features 80 meticulously selected trips, from new routes to old favorites. Traverse the stunning wilderness areas and national forests of the region, including Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, John Muir Wilderness, Ansel Adams Wilderness, and many more. The trips are organized around major highways and roads, so it’s easy to choose your next adventure. Just pick an area, drive there, and go hiking. Inside you’ll find 84 trips that range from quick overnighters to 12-day excursions Complete trip details, including day-by-day trail descriptions, GPS waypoints, and elevation data 41 trailhead maps that show the routes for every trip Beginner tips and trusted advice on camping, fishing, and bear safety Information on side trips, geology, natural history, and more Planning your trip into the southern Sierra backcountry is easier than ever before. For additional hiking and backpacking opportunities, see the companion guide Sierra North. Both titles are recipients of a National Outdoor Book Award.

California Summits

Author : Matt Johanson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493048171
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book California Summits written by Matt Johanson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California Summits guides readers to 50 beautiful, attainable peak hikes. Hikers can summit most in a day, and sometimes in just a few hours, with a minimum of experience and gear. Everyone from families to experienced peak-baggers will find something to love. Hike up scenic Mount Tamalpais overlooking San Francisco Bay, Yosemite National Park’s grand Clouds Rest with its incomparable view of Half Dome, and snowcapped Mount Shasta, the state’s northern jewel, among others. Stunning color photography and detailed hike descriptions provide inspiration and information for hikers of all ages and experience levels.

50 Classic Hikes In Nevada

Author : Mike White
Publisher : University of Nevada Press
ISBN 13 : 0874176670
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (741 download)

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Download or read book 50 Classic Hikes In Nevada written by Mike White and published by University of Nevada Press. This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nevada boasts some of the most diverse and beautiful landscapes in North America and is rich in trails that embrace the state’s scenic, geologic, and historic resources. Mike White, renowned outdoors writer and instructor, now offers a guide to fifty of the best Nevada hikes, ranging across the entire state from the Mojave Desert to the Sierra Nevada, from sagebrush basins to the alpine heights of the Ruby Mountains. Here are hikes for every taste and level of fitness, including outings suitable for families with small children and full-scale assaults on challenging peaks. Each hike is described in terms of its route and special features, and includes a map and elevation profile. The book also offers information about the geology, wildlife, plants, history, and weather features of Nevada, as well as helpful directions to ensure safe and comfortable travel in Nevada’s rugged and isolated backcountry. This is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking enjoyable adventures in some of the country’s most spectacular natural regions.

Hiking the Sierra Nevada

Author : Barry Parr
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493062190
Total Pages : 469 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Hiking the Sierra Nevada written by Barry Parr and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly updated and revised, this four-season guide features over 100 of the best hikes from every quarter of the Sierra Nevada range, geared to differing levels of skill and experience. From foothill to desert, deep canyon to alpine mountaintop, author Barry Parr has compiled a list of fantastic hikes that illustrate the entirety of the range. This is one of the most comprehensive hiking guides to the Gold Country.

Sierra South

Author : Kathy Morey
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899975259
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book Sierra South written by Kathy Morey and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2006-06-06 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This completely revised and updated 8th edition of Sierra South now covers an expanded region of the Sierra, from the southern boundary of Yosemite National Park to southern Golden Trout Wilderness. With new trips and old favorites, Sierra South is the classic guide to backpacking in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, Ansel Adams Wilderness, and Mt. Whitney.

50 Hikes in Orange County (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

Author : Karin Klein
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 1581575696
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (815 download)

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Book Synopsis 50 Hikes in Orange County (Explorer's 50 Hikes) by : Karin Klein

Download or read book 50 Hikes in Orange County (Explorer's 50 Hikes) written by Karin Klein and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hikes and walks in the wilds of Southern California, featuring five new hikes Covering the most interesting hiking trails in Orange County, each hike in this guide provides detailed directions and maps and offers a unique perspective on its environs—whether hot springs, earthquake faults, or vibrant wildflower displays—giving as close an experience as possible to hiking with a live guide. Several area hikes are available only in this book, making it a must-have for your California sojourn.

Sierra Summits

Author : Matt Johanson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493036459
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Sierra Summits written by Matt Johanson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2019 National Outdoor Book Award for Outdoor Adventure Guidebooks. Looking for an outdoor adventure but still need to make it home to cook dinner? Want to conquer a majestic mountain peak but don’t want to give up the 9-to-5? No longer do you have to be an expert mountaineer to stand atop a gorgeous summit. Sierra Summits provides detailed descriptions, must-have information, and area history to fifty of the best peaks in the "Range of Light", all of which can be hiked in a single day and without technical gear! Take in stunning views of the entire Yosemite Valley from atop Eagle Peak. Scale and conquer Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in California. Brave the winding trails up Alta Peak and experience a scenic wonderland you won’t ever forget. With full-color photography and precise maps throughout, Sierra Summits is perfect for busy families or weekend warriors and is sure to take your hiking higher!

50 Spectacular Hikes in the American and Canadian West

Author : Alfred Magnus
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780615646947
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (469 download)

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Download or read book 50 Spectacular Hikes in the American and Canadian West written by Alfred Magnus and published by . This book was released on 2012-05-20 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the weather is picture-perfect and an ordinary "nice" hike won't do, that's the time to refer to this book. This book describes 50 hikes in detail, covering some of the most visually stunning areas of the west, and all of them reachable by day hikes:- The remote backcountry of California's Sierra Nevada.- The colorful canyons and slickrock of southern Utah and northern Arizona.- The 14,000' high mountains of central Colorado, many accessible to the ordinary hiker.- Washington State, with three majestic volcanoes and numerous glaciers.- The British Columbia Coast Mountains, wilder than any mountain range in the Continental US, yet hardly known except locally.- The six national parks in and around the Canadian Rockies, close to the lower 48 states yet looking more like Alaska.Each hike description tells you what you want to know before going: WHY it's so rewarding to go there, HOW to get there, WHAT to expect on the trail, and WHERE to get additional information.The first 50 hikes are also accompanied by a photo to whet your appetite and a topographic map of the entire route to give you an appreciation of the terrain. As a BONUS, another 60+ hikes are described more briefly, but still with enough information to guide you.Note: this is the COLOR EDITION.

Sierra North

Author : Elizabeth Wenk
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899978878
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book Sierra North written by Elizabeth Wenk and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find the Best Hikes and Backpacking Trips in California’s Sierra Nevada The rush of trekking through nature, the thrill of experiencing new places, the reward of discovering beautiful sights—all of this awaits in the Sierra Nevada. For more than 50 years, this definitive guidebook has led readers along the top trails between the mountain range’s northern boundary and the southern edge of Yosemite National Park. Now, with this revised and updated edition, let hiking experts Elizabeth Wenk and Mike White show you the way. Sierra North is the award-winning guide that features 80 meticulously selected trips, from new routes to old favorites. Traverse Hoover Wilderness, Ansel Adams Wilderness, Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, Emigrant Wilderness, Desolation Wilderness, and more. The trips are organized around major highways and roads, so it’s easy to choose your next adventure. Just pick an area, drive there, and go hiking. Inside you’ll find 80 trips that range from quick overnighters to 11-day excursions Complete trip details, including day-by-day trail descriptions, GPS waypoints, and elevation data 36 trailhead maps that show the routes for every trip Beginner tips and trusted advice on camping, fishing, and bear safety Information on side trips, geology, natural history, and more Planning your trip into the northern Sierra backcountry is easier than ever before. For additional hiking and backpacking opportunities, see the companion guide Sierra South. Both titles are recipients of a National Outdoor Book Award.

Plan and Go - High Sierra Trail

Author : Zebulon Wallace
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781943126026
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book Plan and Go - High Sierra Trail written by Zebulon Wallace and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-14 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plan & Go - High Sierra Trail is the ultimate guide to hiking the 72-mile route from the Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park to Whitney Portal at the base of Mt. Whitney. In a clear and concise manner, the book describes the highlights and unique characteristics of the 'HST' and provides all the essential planning information to save you time and effort with your own preparations. Supported by step-by-step instructions and first-hand recommendations, you will be well-equipped and feel more confident about completing this memorable adventure in the California Sierra Nevada. "The book provides answers to the following questions (and more): " How do I prepare for the HST? How many days will it take me? When is the best time to go? How do I obtain a permit? What kind of gear works best? How do I get there and back? What are my camping options? In addition, Plan & Go - High Sierra Trail offers practical advice on athletic training, which food to pack and in what quantities, how to select appropriate gear, and various other essentials for the trail. The book further includes a "detailed elevation profile" of the trail along with a "comprehensive campsite listing" to help you create an itinerary that best suits your personal preferences. The wealth of facts and figures is topped off with the entertaining and motivating account of the author's own 5-day HST journey.

Hot Showers, Soft Beds, and Dayhikes in the Sierra

Author : Kathy Morey
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 9780899975566
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (755 download)

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Download or read book Hot Showers, Soft Beds, and Dayhikes in the Sierra written by Kathy Morey and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2014-11-15 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this book in hand, hikers can spend their days wandering in wildflower meadows, hiking to cragged peaks, or swimming in cobalt-blue lakes in the Sierra Nevada, and then settle into a deck chair at sunset to enjoy the alpenglow. Hot Showers, Soft Beds, & Dayhikes in the Sierra describes 112 carefully chosen dayhikes in Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, John Muir, Ansel Adams, Desolation, and Emigrant wilderness areas, and more. Many hikes have easy-through-strenuous options, and every hike listed is in close proximity to one or more quality accommodations (over 80 cabins, B&Bs, motels, lodges, guest ranches, and resorts are described).

50 Hikes in the Catskills (First Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

Author : Derek Dellinger
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 168268041X
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (826 download)

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Download or read book 50 Hikes in the Catskills (First Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes) written by Derek Dellinger and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to hiking the majestic Catskill Mountains With soaring mountain tops and wide-ranging trails, the Catskills offer a truly special hiking experience to travelers of all kinds. Catskill veterans Derek Dellinger and Matthew Cathcart explore trails for every level of hiker, from the gentle but breathtaking slog up Slide Mountain, the tallest in the region, to the more challenging Cornell Mountain, a favorite of those more experienced. No matter your hiking goals, this guide will help you find the perfect trail for you among the Catskills’ 700,000 acres of natural treasure. In this beautiful first edition of 50 Hikes in the Catskills, as with all the books in the 50 Hikes series, you’ll find clear and concise directions, easy-to-follow maps, and expert tips for enjoying every moment of your hike—whether you’re looking for sublime mountaintop views, peaceful walks through nature, or your next great challenge—all in a gorgeous, full-color design.

50 Hikes in Northern New Mexico (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

Author : Kai Huschke
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 1581575467
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (815 download)

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Download or read book 50 Hikes in Northern New Mexico (Explorer's 50 Hikes) written by Kai Huschke and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2016-12-27 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete hiking guide to some of the most beautiful and mystical lands in America's Southwest This is your guide to more than 50 spectacular and sublime walks, hikes, and backpacking adventures accessing the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo Mountains, contorted volcanic formations, and striated canyons. Move across the expansive Valle Grande; pierce the clouds on Wheeler Peak. Wade through a sea of wildflowers along subalpine lakes in the Pecos Wilderness. Walk with the ancients as you explore ruins left by American Indian, Hispanic, and Anglo inhabitants in places like Chaco Canyon and Bandelier National Monument. As with all the books in the 50 Hikes series, you’ll find clear and concise directions, easy-to-follow maps, and expert tips for enjoying what each hike has to offer—whether it’s staggering views, rushing rapids, or deep canyons.