Hiking Minnesota [Paperback]

John Pukite (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1998 | Series: State Hiking Series

With a wealth of information on ecology, geology, state history, and useful hiking tips for beginners and experts alike, this is the only reference you'll need.

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From the Back Cover

Listen for the haunting calls of loons as you explore the vast waterways of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on foot. Visit the sacred Three Maidens of Pipestone National Monument, which stand guard over some of Minnesota's last tallgrass prairie. Or step back into history at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers with a hike around Fort Snelling. Detailed maps, elevation profiles, and even global positioning system coordinates eliminate the guesswork, allowing you to concentrate on your adventure. With a wealth of information on ecology, geology, state history, and useful hiking tips for beginners and experts alike, Hiking Minnesota is the only reference you'll need when the North Woods beckon.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1 edition (February 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560445653
• ISBN-13: 978-1560445654
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #914,823 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Minnesota

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, September 16, 2008

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Ringo and Jen (Rochester, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hiking Minnesota (Paperback)

This is a great resource for hiking. It has short day hikes as well as multi-day hikes. Keep in mind that the book, especially in state parks, seems to highlight one good trail in the park while the entire trail system can be much longer. Check with the parks to get a full idea of the full system. Gives a great condensed look at the hike for quick reference with GPS coordinates, difficulty, elevation, maps to use etc then gives an in depth look at the trail. I am a beginning hiker and have already found this book to be quite valuable. I use it with The Best in Tent Camping: Minnesota book for more info on the state parks. Minnesota also has a hiking club, check in at the visitor center at any state park for info or check out the DNR site.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Minnesota Guide, March 20, 2007

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Mark Spagnolo (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hiking Minnesota (Paperback)

I really enjoy this book. The entire state is covered from the north to the south. A brief description of each hike is included along with the general location and GPS coordinates. The maps outline the entire hike and even denote campgrounds and picnic areas. This book is a complete guide and wil supply years of hiking information

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best hikes in Minnesota, February 11, 2001

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"petersonreviews" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hiking Minnesota (Paperback)

Minnesota has an immense variety of places to hike. It's the size of the British Isles. And it has a more complicated river drainage system than any other state -- rivers to the Gulf of Mexico, to the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean. It has far more lakes than any other state, too. Plus it has more different kinds of habitat than any other state -- hardwood forest, northern evergreen forest, tall grass prairie, savannah and bog.

The 87 Minnesota hikes described here will introduce you to the best of this, if you're just passing through there, or keep you busy for years if you live there.