Hiking Wisconsin (State Hiking Series) [Paperback]

Eric Hansen (Author)

Book Description

Series: State Hiking Series | Publication Date: April 1, 2002

Profiles 64 of the best hikes in the state. Detailed maps and directions and a superb selection of day hikes and overnight trips make this book accessible to all hiking enthusiasts, from families to outdoor fanatics.
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Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Lace up your boots and sample more than sixty trials in the Badger State. From the Lake Superior shoreline to the Lake Michigan plain, Wisconsin offers hikers vast hardwood and evergreen forests, abundant wildlife, pristine waters, and ample opportunities for solitude. Explore the spectacular sandstone Sea Caves, the glacial landscape of the Chippewa Moraine Loop, the rocky peninsula of Door County's Eagle Bluff, and the state's highest waterfall at Manitou Falls. Veteran hiker and outdoor writer Eric Hansen will introduce you to these trails and many more. Use this guide for up-to-date trail information; accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails; difficulty ratings for each hike; detailed trail maps; recommended hikes by category.Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest throughout Wisconsin. (6 X 9, 240 pages, b&w photos, maps, graphs)

About the Author

Eric Hansen began hiking with his family at age four and has never stopped. A frequent contributor to Backpacker, Silent Sports, and other magazines, he divides his hiking time between the woods of the upper Midwest and the canyons and mountains of the Rockies and the Southwest. He resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762711728
• ISBN-13: 978-0762711727
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #448,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Showcases the best outdoor hiking trails available, May 6, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hiking Wisconsin (State Hiking Series) (Paperback)

Wisconsin borders two of the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. It is home to hardwood and evergreen forests, a superb system of lakes and streams, and a wealth of municipal, county, state, and national parks. In Hiking Wisconsin, Eric Hansen (who hiked over 800 miles of Wisconsin trails while working on this guide) showcases the best outdoor hiking trails available to the general public. Each hiking trail entry features hike descriptions, difficulty ratings, and trail lengths. Hiking Wisconsin is enhanced with "user friendly" maps, clear directions, information on camping, seasonal access, and trail restrictions. Hiking Wisconsin is the perfect "take along" guidebook whether you plan to be gone for an afternoon or a weekend or a week. If you are anticipating an outdoor excursion somewhere in the Badger State, then begin your planning by securing and browsing through a copy of Eric Hansen's Hiking Wisconsin!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hiking Wisconsin, April 29, 2002

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Neal Schuster` (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hiking Wisconsin (State Hiking Series) (Paperback)

Eric Hansen's guidebook provides the reader with hikes that take you away from traditional trails and allows the hiker solitude and ability to experience nature in some of its purest forms. I have personally travelled on some of the trails listed. His directions are clear. The book provides Eric's insight into various experiences along the routes. Erics's keen awareness of the environment and trail savvy makes this book a must for any serious trails enthusiast interested in the midwest outdoors.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A well organized hiking guide, April 28, 2002

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Drew Hanson (Madison, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hiking Wisconsin (State Hiking Series) (Paperback)

The fifty percent of Wisconsin residents who like to hike, most of the eighty percent who like to walk, and visitors to the state will find value in this book. Several premier Ice Age and North Country Trail segments are highlighted. The introductory chapter offers insights for foot travelers to improve this popular and healthy activity. The size of the book is handy. The "For more information" listing on every hike review can be especially useful.