100 Classic Hikes in Texas [Paperback]

E. Dan Klepper (Author)

Book Description

Series: 100 Classic Hikes | Publication Date: February 2009

100 of the most gorgeous hikes in the Lone Star State!

The big sky country of Texas calls hikers of all kinds to its trails. With over 80 parks, 56 wildlife management areas, nine 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 two-color 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 new guidebook presents a wonderful variety of iconic Texas trails.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Big Bend...is not the only place in Texas offering delightful hiking possibilities. For those interested in knowing the options statewide get a copy of E. Dan Klepper's 100 Classic Hikes in Texas."
--Mike Cox, Austin American Statesman

"From the beginning hiker looking for a place to start to the experienced outdoorsman in search of the next great adventure, E. Dan Klepper's 100 Classic Hikes in Texas is a must-read." --Angela Lindfors, Texas Parks&Wildlife Magazine

"... this hiking guidebook goes beyond the norms of its genre ... the guide is just a pleasure to read. Klepper's strong voice is full of wry humour and lots of firsthand outdoors experience ..." --Marlys Hersey, TexasWildNetwork

From the Author

For the most enjoyable outdoors experience, I always try to leave expectations at home. I can't count the number of times I have had to learn this lesson. Even if I anticipate hiking for only an hour, I try to prepare as if hiking for an entire day. Preparedness is essential for hiking trails in any part of the country. Assumptions, however, usually get hikers into trouble. You should feel secure in knowing only one thing for certain - a day on the trail will be full of surprises.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 253 pages
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books (February 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594850755
• ISBN-13: 978-1594850752
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #239,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

E. DAN KLEPPER is an author, media artist, and outdoors enthusiast. He recently completed writing and photographing "100 Classic Hikes in Texas" (The Mountaineers Books, 2009), a hiking guide of the Lone Star state. Klepper is a frequent contributor to Texas Highways, Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine, and texaswildnetwork.com, and is currently working on Klepper + Klepper ~ 50 Years in the Texas Outdoors (Texas A&M University Press, 2012), a book of essays and photographs that combines his work with that of his late father's - a consummate Texas outdoorsman and journalist. Klepper works from his home in Marathon, located in the state's Big Bend region, where he also exhibits his art and photography at Klepper Gallery. His work can be viewed at www.edanklepper.com.

Books
100 Classic Hikes in Texas, Mountaineers Books, (Spring 09)
Spirit Walker ~ JD Challenger and His Art, Tide-mark Press (2005).
Ghostdancing ~ Sacred Medicine and the Art of JD Challenger, Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 1998. (Edwin Daniels)
Wolf Walking, Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 1997. (Edwin Daniels)

Magazines
Texas Highways
Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine
Cowboys&Indians Magazine
Taos Magazine
Santa Fe Circle
Mountain Athletics
Lonestar Outdoor News

Awards
Excellence in Craft, books, Texas Outdoor Writers Association
Excellence in Craft, photography, Texas Outdoor Writers Association
Gold Award, Travel Feature, International Regional Magazine Association
Merit Award, Historical Feature, International Regional Magazine Association
Bronze Award, Historical Feature, International Regional Magazine Association
Merit Award, Cultural Feature, International Regional Magazine Association

Education
BFA, University of North Texas, 1978
MFA, School of the Art Institute, Chicago, 1981
Graduate program, Biology, Sul Ross State University, 2005-present

Customer Reviews

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too many short walks, not hikes, April 20, 2010

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Sue D. Nym (Watertown, MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 100 Classic Hikes in Texas (Paperback)

I got this book because I was spending time in the Texas Hill country and wanted hikes that covered that large area. However, even though there are 12 Hill Country hikes in the book, the majority are less than a mile and a half long; many hikes in the book are 0.1 or 0.25 miles! That's not a hike -- it's a destination. So although the book is beautiful with many photos, it failed at its main purpose for me.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 100 Classic Hikes in Texas, March 10, 2011

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El Vaquero - See all my reviews

This review is from: 100 Classic Hikes in Texas (Paperback)

I am an avid hiker. When I purchased this hiking guide it was all I needed to complete my hiking plans in Texas! It is so well written and I enjoy all the specific details mentioned for each hike whether its a long or short hike and the maps really are nice to have as well. I highly recommend this guide to people who enjoy being outdoors, even if they are beginners they must pruchase The 100 Classic Hikes in Texas.This guide will lead them from point A to Z without a problem. This guide is the best hiking book I ever purchased and laid my hands on.
El Vaquero

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A writer who knows his stuff, May 26, 2009

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M. Gaskill (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 100 Classic Hikes in Texas (Paperback)

I've always enjoyed Dan Klepper's writing, and as a fellow hiking guide book author, I can say he really knows his stuff. Texas has some of the best hiking in the country, if not the world, and this guide is a must for anyone who enjoys this great activity (and if you don't already, give it a try). Hiking some of these trails should be one of those things to do before you die; I recommend you get this book and get started!