Hiking Utah [Paperback]

David Hall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1996 | Series: State Hiking Series

Utah hikers face a delightful dilemma. There are so many choices-where does one begin? In the slickrock desert country of Arches and Canyonlands national parks? In the glacier-carved granite peaks of the Wasatch and Uinta ranges? In the broad, varied expanse of the Great Basin? Hiking Utah, formerly The Hiker's Guide to Utah, can help you decide. This revised and updated guidebook is your introduction to day hikes and overnight adventures throughout Utah's backcountry. It includes more than 80 detailed hike descriptions written by veteran Utah hikers, over 50 black-and-white photos and maps, and vital information on safety, desert hiking, drinking water, and backcountry ethics. Whether you're an experienced hiker or just starting out, Hiking Utah will tell you where to find bighorn sheep, canyon wrens, and cougar tracks in Escalante country; the Navajo sandstone of Kolob Arch; or Indian petroglyphs in Thompson Canyon. The book can take you to popular terrain and to little-known haunts for a lifetime of outdoor adventure. Don't leave home without Hiking Utah in your pack.

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Utah is commonly regarded as America's most diverse state. Hikers can visit red sand deserts; high plain deserts; and alpine, semideciduous, and deciduous forests without ever leaving the state. Dave Hall reflects this diversity and Utah's sheer expanse with his extensive guide, which includes 75 detailed descriptions of his favorite hikes. Each description comes complete with easily referenced info blips including general location, specific maps to acquire, special attractions, best season for hiking, and an address for more information.

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This revised and updated guidebook is your introduction to day hikes and overnight adventures throughout Utah's backcountry. With more than 80 detailed hike descriptions written by verteran Utah hikers, over 50 black-and-white photos and maps, and vital information on safety, desert hiking, drinking water, and backcountry ethics, this book can take you to popular terrain or to little-known haunts for a lifetime of outdoor adventure. Whether you're an experienced hiker or just starting out, Hiking Utah will tell you where to find bighorn sheep, canyon wrens, and cougar tracks in Escalante country, the Navajo sandstone of Kolob Arch, or Indian petroglyphs in Thompson Canyon. Don't leave home without this book in your pack.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 2nd edition (August 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560444754
• ISBN-13: 978-1560444756
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,951,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A falcon guide rip-off, February 19, 2005

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This review is from: Hiking Utah (Paperback)

It turns out that the Dave Hall wrote one book, but it is called by two different titles(no doubt to increase sales). One is titled "The Hiker's Guide to Utah" and the other "Hiking Utah". They are completely the same, even the copyright date. It is hard to objectively look at the book content when the publisher and writer are purposefully trying to rip off the hiking public. No more Falcon guides for me, no matter what the subject!