100 Hikes in Utah (Paperback)

by Steve Mann (Author), Rhett Olson (Author) "Few other states can match the geological diversity of Utah, which sits at the junction of three geophysical regions: the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado Plateau,..." (more)
Key Phrases: miles downcanyon, miles upcanyon, hiking time, October Elevation, Zion National Park, Uinta National Forest (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

• Includes trails throughout the state, including the Wasatch front, the national parks, the Moab region, and the Escalante area
• Spans a range of difficulty, from quick day hikes to technical challenges
• Designed for easy reference
• Part of the popular 100 Hikes in™ series

Steve Mann, an outdoor writer and photographer, serves as managing editor for GearReview.com and has participated in archaeological research throughout the southwest desert country. Rhett Olson, an avid outdoorsman, has written for Outfitter magazine and GearReview.com. Both are native Utahans.

Product Details

• Paperback: 268 pages
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books (April 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898867584
• ISBN-13: 978-0898867589
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #498,488 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Hikers' Guide, July 1, 2003

By	Connie Curtis (Upper Sandusky, OH USA) - See all my reviews

I bought "100 Hikes in Utah" for my daughter and her fiance because I thought it would be perfect for them. They have discovered the beauty of nature in Utah, especially in the southern part with the cliffs and rock formations.

This is a very well-written guide to the 100 places Steve and Rhett have explored. They know what they're doing, and their experience and love of the outdoors is evident throughout the book.

I like how each chapter is set up with information right at the beginning of the article on every site, telling the reader about the distance round trip, hiking time, difficulty range, best season to go, etc. The articles give great detail about the journey, with tips such as camp sites, water sources, and scenery throughout. There are many wonderful pictures throughout the book. I only wish they had been in color since it's clear the views are spectacular. (Check out the hair-raising photo on page 98!)

I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in hiking the beautiful landscape of Utah. Be sure to take this book along with you.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive coverage., April 4, 2001

By A Customer

This is a great book covering many areas in Utah's beautiful outdoors. With hikes ranging from above the tree line to deep within desert gulches. This is a must have for your Utah guide library.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get there and back with confidence, April 8, 2007

By	txl - See all my reviews

Keep a copy in your car-- I do. Trail guides are easy to understand with all of the information needed to find trailheads with confidence. I have owned this book for years and have used it a number of times to plan trips to a specific destination or to break up long drives with a quick hike when I am on my way to/from some other activity. Get the book, fill the car with gas, and see how many of the hikes you can complete this year!