50 Hikes in Arizona: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks through Sky Islands and Deserts in the Grand Canyon State FROM THE PUBLISHER
Arizona isn't just all desert and cactus. In fact, Arizona is more varied in topography and habitat than almost any other state in the U.S. Arizona's great diversity in climate, geology, and flora and fauna will surprise visitors and residents alike. Elevations in the state range from 70 feet near Yuma to 12,600 feet just outside Flagstaff. In a short day's drive you can start out in flat dry desert and end up in arctic tundra among jagged peaks. Arizona has so much more to offer than the Grand Canyon, and you'll find it all in this guide. This myth-busting book showcases a select range of short and long trails. Included are hikes where you can find waterfalls, springs, snow, sub-alpine mountaintops, boreal forests, and deep canyons. Take the Bright Angel and Rim Trails in the Grand Canyon; visit Native American ruins; hike to summits with jaw-dropping views. You'll find that desert trails are hardly barren-they're alive with cactus forests, tumbling streams, and varied wildlife. Venture out of inner-city Phoenix and Tucson for hiking treasures you'll find nowhere else.
SYNOPSIS
A thoughtfully prepared guide to 50 trails, arranged geographically. Entries begin with a synopsis of trail specifics (location, distance, hiking time, elevation gain, best months, difficulty level, maps, rules, and comments. The narrative description that follows discusses getting there, the specfics of the trail, nearby trails, and camping information. B&w photos and portions of USGS maps support the text. The author is a professor at the U. of Colorado, Denver, and a travel writer in his spare time. The book is distributed by W.W. Norton. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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