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Best Hikes Austin and San Antonio: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls
by Keith StelterWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Austin and San Antonio author Matt Forster details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Austin/San Antonio area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Best Hikes Baltimore: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Waterfalls (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Heather Sanders ConnelleeIt&’s not necessary to travel far from home for a great hike. With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpacking trip. Each hike includes: location, length, hiking time, level of difficulty, and if dogs can come along. Other features include:Trail finder chart that categorizes each hike (e.g. for particular attractions such as scenic views and if it&’s suitable for families with kids)Full-color photos throughoutInformation on the area&’s history, geology, flora, and faunaFull-color maps of each trail
Best Hikes Bend: Simple Strolls, Day Hikes, and Longer Adventures
by Lizann DuneganWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Bend,author Lizann Dunegan details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Bend area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, a detailed map, and color photos.
Best Hikes Boston: Simple Strolls, Day Hikes, and Longer Adventures
by Steve MirskyWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Boston reviser James Buchanan details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Boston area, perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, a detailed map, and color photos.
Best Hikes Breckenridge and Vail: The Greatest Views, Adventures, and Forest Trails
by Maryann GaugExplore 40 of the best hikes within an hour's drive of Breckenridge and Vail. Hike through colorful wildflower meadows, past historical relics of the mining era, and up to alpine tundra with fantastic views of the rugged Gore Range; one of the most beautiful spots in Colorado. Whether you're in the mood for an easy nature walk, a day-long hike, or an overnighter, this guide offers plenty of choices. Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, full-color trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you'll also find a Trail Finder that categorizes each hikes (e.g., for attractions such as best hikes for lakes, best hikes for views, and best hikes for history buffs); Green Tips; and information about local lore, points of interest, and the area's array of wildlife.
Best Hikes Charlotte: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls
by Johnny Molloy Jennifer Pharr DavisWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Charlotte veteran hikers Jennifer Pharr Davis and Johnny Molloy offer the absolute best hikes in the greater Charlotte area. Each featured trail is perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find outdoor activities close to home. This guide leads you up mountains, over creeks, and through forests to the best outdoor adventures around Charlotte:Discover the gorgeous views at Crowders Mountain where Kings Pinnacle rises high above the Charlotte skyline.Explore the family-friendly Jetton Park Trail with its beaches, picnic areas, and scenic trails.Experience America&’s past at the Kings Mountain National Military Park and the Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site.Every chapter includes up-to-date hike specs, a brief hike description, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Best Hikes Cincinnati: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls
by Johnny MolloyWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Cincinnati veteran hiker Johnny Molloy offers the absolute best hikes in the greater Cincinnati area. Each featured trail is perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find outdoor activities close to home. This guide leads you through forests, over streams, and along lakeshores to the best outdoor adventures around Cincinnati: Take in gorgeous views on the Old Sugar Camp Hike.Experience nature&’s beauty in the Loops of Miami Whitewater Forest.Bring your dog on an exciting trek along the Whitewater Canal Historic Trail.Every chapter includes up-to-date hike specs, a brief hike description, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Best Hikes Cleveland: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Joe BaurWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Cleveland author Joe Baur details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Cleveland area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, a detailed map, and color photos.
Best Hikes Colorado Springs: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Stewart M. GreenDiscover the most epic hikes close to town. With Best Hikes Colorado Springs, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multi-day backpack. Complete with maps and full-color photos, hike descriptions provide everything you need to know before hitting the trail: location, length, hiking time, level of difficulty, canine compatability.
Best Hikes Colorado's Front Range: Simple Strolls, Day Hikes, and Longer Adventures
by Abbie MoodThere are endless hiking options in Colorado, and the Front Range is one of the best areas to explore. Best Hikes Colorado&’s Front Range highlights the top trails from Fort Collins down to Colorado Springs. The book includes a variety of hikes in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains for everyone from novice hikers to more experienced adventurers. Best Hikes Colorado&’s Front Range offers 40 main hikes plus 8 bonus hikes ranging in altitude from 5,000 to 14,000 feet — all within driving distance of Fort Collins, Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs.Inside you&’ll find:oWide variety of hikesoAt-a-glance difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees and permits, local information, and much moreoAccurate, easy-to-follow directions to the trailheadoDetailed trail descriptions, mile-by-mile directional cues, and GPS-compatible trail maps
Best Hikes Colorado's Indian Peaks Wilderness: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
by Kent DannenBest Hikes Indian Peaks Wilderness includes concise descriptions, full-color photos, GPS coordinates, and detailed maps to the best hikes in Indian Peaks Wilderness, from family-friend strolls to popular vistas to hillier wooded pathways.FalconGuides have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks for more than thirty-five years. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors. Look inside to find:Hikes suited to every abilityMile-by-mile directional cuesDifficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and best hiking seasonsAn index of hikes by category—from easy day hikes to waterfallsInvaluable trip-planning information, including local lodging and campgroundsFull-color photos throughoutGPS coordinates
Best Hikes Columbus: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls
by Johnny MolloyWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Columbus veteran hiker Johnny Molloy offers the absolute best hikes in the greater Columbus area. Each featured trail is perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find outdoor activities close to home. This guide leads you up hills, over creeks, and through forests to the best outdoor adventures around Columbus:Discover incredible vistas and spectacular rock formations at Conkles HollowExplore an aboriginal village site at Battelle Darby Creek Park.Experience Ohio&’s natural beauty at the Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve.Every chapter includes up-to-date hike specs, a brief hike description, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Best Hikes Dallas/Fort Worth: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Kathryn HopperWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Dallas and Forth Worth author Kathryn Hopper details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Dallas and Fort Worth area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Best Hikes Denver and Boulder: Simple Strolls, Day Hikes, and Longer Adventures
by Sandy HeiseHere are forty of the best hikes within an hour&’s drive of the Denver-Boulder area—from open prairies in the plains and old ranches in the foothills to crystal clear mountain streams and lakes. Whether you&’re in the mood for an easy nature walk, a day-long hike, or an overnighter, this guide offers plenty to choose from:• Devil&’s Backbone Loops• Trails for Dinosaur Lovers• Cheyenne Mountain State Park• Hall Ranch• Eldorado Canyon State Park • Spruce Mountain Loop• Twin Sisters Peak• Ouzel Falls and Lake Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead and beyond (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, accurate trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you&’ll also find Green Tips and sidebars on local lore, points of interest, tips for hiking in bear country, and the area&’s incredible array of wildlife.
Best Hikes Detroit and Ann Arbor: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Matt ForsterWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Detroit and Ann Arbor veteran hiker Matt Forster offers the absolute best hikes in the greater Detroit area. Each featured trail is perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find outdoor activities close to home. Every chapter includes up-to-date hike specs, a brief hike description, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Best Hikes Fairbanks: Simple Strolls, Day Hikes, and Longer Adventures
by Hudson LindenbergerBest Hikes Fairbanks details the best hikes near Fairbanks, Alaska. Ranging from easy nature walks to strenuous day hikes, this guide offers something for every hiker—all within easy reach of the city. Each featured hike includes a detailed route description, at-a-glance data including the length and difficulty level, thorough directions to the trailhead, GPS coordinates, directional cues, and a detailed, accurate trail map. Inside you'll find full-color photos, approximate hiking times, canine compatibility, fees and permits required, sidebars on local lore, points of interest, and much more.
Best Hikes Houston: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Keith StelterWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Houston, author Matt Forster details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Houston area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Best Hikes Las Vegas: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Desert Strolls
by Bruce GrubbsWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? Best Hikes Las Vegas details the very best trail adventures within an hour's drive of the greater Las Vegas area. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Best Hikes Los Angeles: The Greatest Trails in the LA Mountains, Beaches, and Canyons
by Allen Riedel Monique RiedelBest Hikes Los Angeles features concise descriptions and detailed maps for 44easy-to-follow trails in the areathat allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region&’s history. Look inside to find all the latest information to plan a customized trip: Common and lesser-known hikesFull-color photos and maps, detailed trail descriptions, and background informationInsightful hike overviews and details on distance, difficulty, canine compatibility, and moreA combination of scenic geologic features and a variety of terrain means world class hiking trails in and around Los Angeles, and this guide describes many hikes found within the area.Find hikes suited to every abilityExperience the thrill of hiking to alpine peaks, spectacular waterfalls, ocean walks and moreDiscover history, wildlife, and the beauty of nature
Best Hikes Milwaukee: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Kevin RevolinskiWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? Best Hikes Near Milwaukee features the best hiking within an hour&’s drive of the Milwaukee area. Perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpacking trip. Detailed maps and trail descriptions make navigating these wonderful trails easy; interesting information about the environment and history of each trail gives hikers a unique insight into the trail that they are exploring. Look inside to find:Hikes suited to every ability Mile-by-mile directional cuesDifficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and best hiking seasonsTrail finder chart Information on the area&’s history, geology, flora, and faunaFull-color photos throughout
Best Hikes Near Chicago (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Adam MorganWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Near Chicago author Adam Morgan details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Chicago area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Best Hikes Near Indianapolis (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Nick WernerIt’s not necessary to travel far from home for a great hike. With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpacking trip. Each hike includes: location, length, hiking time, level of difficulty, and if dogs can come along. Other features include: Trail finder chart that categorizes each hike (e.g. for particular attractions such as waterfalls and if it’s suitable for families with kids)Full-color photos throughoutInformation on the area’s history, geology, flora, and faunaFull-color maps of each trail
Best Hikes Near Minneapolis and Saint Paul (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Joe Baur David BaurFeaturing more than 40 of the best hikes in the greater Twin Cities metro area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Best Hikes Near Missoula (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Josh MahanIt&’s not necessary to travel far from home for a great hike. With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpacking trip. Each hike includes: location, length, hiking time, level of difficulty, and if dogs can come along. Other features include:Trail finder chart that categorizes each hike (e.g. for particular attractions such as scenic views and if it&’s suitable for families with kids)Full-color photos throughoutInformation on the area&’s history, geology, flora, and faunaFull-color maps of each trail
Best Hikes Near Nashville (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Keith StelterHere are thirty-six of the best hikes within an hour&’s drive of metropolitan Nashville that explore a variety of natural areas in Antioch, Burns, Clarksville, Franklin, Brentwood, Hermitage, Murfreesboro, and Lebanon. Whether you&’re in the mood for an easy nature walk, a day hike, or a longer trek, this guide offers plenty to choose from—including Long Hunter State Park, Cedars of Lebanon State Park, Barfield Crescent Park, and Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park. Each hike features:• Full-color photos• A brief route description• Thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included)• A trail map• At-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permitsInside you&’ll also find Green Tips and information about local lore, points of interest, and the area&’s array of wildlife.