Amazon.com Review
Whether in search of snow-capped peaks and alpine lakes or deep desert canyons and the rivers that shaped them, whether fit as a fiddle or out for a leisurely stroll, there's a hike for you in this excellent guide, which showcases 50 of the most awe-inspiring hikes in the Hells Canyon region of Oregon and Idaho and Northeastern Oregon's Eagle Cap Wilderness.
A detailed introduction acquaints the reader with the region's history and provides an outdoor safety primer. The guide then gets down to business with easy-to-read driving instructions on how to get where you're going in this remote and scenic area and detailed trail descriptions for a variety of day hikes and backpacking trips. Geological, cultural, and botanical highlights are also provided, along with handy maps especially helpful for planning extended backcountry excursions.
