Includes coast-to-coast coverage of the finest hikes in the contiguous USA; custom-drawn, two-colour hikers' maps for all routes; expert guidance on equipment, itineraries, travel logistics, health and responsible camping; hikes of all standards; and a special section on flora and fauna.
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Hiking in the USA (A hikers's AAA guide),
By Dawg Pound (Clifton Park, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lonely Planet Hiking in the USA (Paperback)
I have bought many hiking books that tell all about the suggested hikes. After reviewing this book, I felt that it was more than a guide to trails, it goes beyond the normal. It is a compact book that can be carried in your pack that includes a lot of resourceful information. It includes facts, flora & fauna, health & safety, and transportation from various locations. It also includes topo maps of each region (small scale), information of each hike from start to finish. This book also tells you whether you need a permit to hike or not.For those that would like to know about surrounding towns or places to stay or eat, it's all included. Each description of the various hikes were very descriptive to the point of making me feel as if I was already on the trail, ie. seeps where tadpoles reside and fresh mint grows in abundance. There is also a section that includes long-distance trails. For a book in it's first edition, I was well pleased. So much information in one book. Great job!
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The Best Hikes in the USA,
By BRENT E CHASTAIN (Tarzana, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lonely Planet Hiking in the USA (Paperback)
This book is quite unique in terms of hiking selections and a valuable book for anyone who wants to experience some of the best of what the U.S. has to offer in terms of hiking and backpacking.One of the most unique aspects is that it focuses on a handful of the best hikes in the most scenic locations in the U.S., not just the best hikes in every state. Let's face it, the scenery in every state is not created equal! You would have to read 40 books and thousands of pages to try and figure out which hikes are the most most spectacular, the hikes most worth the effort that hiking and backpacking can demand. This is the only book I have come across that has done this for you and done a good job at selecting the some of the very best hikes. There are certainly many other great hikes in these and other locations, so I am hoping for a sequel. And also another edition that will follow the same format entitled "Hiking Our Planet!! Can I pre-order before it is written?
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Excellent!,
By Coach K (NY,NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lonely Planet Hiking in the USA (Paperback)
A great book for people who want to know what should be on their lifelong "to hike" list. I have found the maps to be very accurate, and the overall selection of hikes to be excellent.This book shouldn't be used alone - for many of the hikes, there are numerous variations that can be figured out with a more detailed, area specific guidebook, and a map, of course. Happy hiking!
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While a relatively young country, the USA has a complex history. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
certified segment, individual hikes, national scenic trail, travel atlas, hike description, rocky switchbacks, trail rises, more campsites, trail dips, loop hike, hike offers, trail junction, roundtrip fares, entire hike, national park visitor centers, hiking season, backcountry permits, trail ascends, further information refer, wilderness permit, trail descends, trailhead parking lot, trail skirts, trail traverses Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Rocky Mountains, New York, Pacific Northwest, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, New England, Appalachian Trail, Getting There, Southern Appalachia, Tuolumne Meadows, Continental Divide, Trails Illustrated, North America, John Muir Trail, Glacier National Park, Native American, Bryce Canyon, Yosemite National Park, Mineral King, Half Dome, Lone Pine, Sequoia National Park, Yellowstone National Park New!
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While a relatively young country, the USA has a complex history. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
certified segment, individual hikes, national scenic trail, travel atlas, hike description, rocky switchbacks, trail rises, more campsites, trail dips, loop hike, hike offers, trail junction, roundtrip fares, entire hike, national park visitor centers, hiking season, backcountry permits, trail ascends, further information refer, wilderness permit, trail descends, trailhead parking lot, trail skirts, trail traverses Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Rocky Mountains, New York, Pacific Northwest, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, New England, Appalachian Trail, Getting There, Southern Appalachia, Tuolumne Meadows, Continental Divide, Trails Illustrated, North America, John Muir Trail, Glacier National Park, Native American, Bryce Canyon, Yosemite National Park, Mineral King, Half Dome, Lone Pine, Sequoia National Park, Yellowstone National Park New!
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- Yosemite National Park: A Postcard Folio Book by Ansel Adams on page 352 (1), and page 352 (2)
- 100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon (Second Edition) by William L. Sullivan on page 352 (1), and page 352 (2)
- A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson on page 78, and page 472
- The Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon-Washington by Andy Selters on page 78, and page 478
- 100 hikes in the North Cascades: Mt. Baker area, North Cascades NP, Ross Lake NRA, Pasayten Wilderness, Methow-Chelan by Ira Spring on page 459, and page 464
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