Author: Jack Carlson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781884224126
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
The complete and authoritative guide to Arizona's Superstition Wilderness (Western Half). Along with trail guides for hikers and horseman, each trip includes the history of that trail--prehistoric people and places, U.S. Army marches, Apache stories, pioneer ranchers and homesteaders, mining claims and mines, and present-day treasure and gold seekers.Up-to-date trailhead and trail maps with GPS coordinates are provided for trailheads and key locations.Winner of several awards including the 2013 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Best History Book.
Superstition Wilderness Trails West
Author: Jack Carlson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781884224126
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
The complete and authoritative guide to Arizona's Superstition Wilderness (Western Half). Along with trail guides for hikers and horseman, each trip includes the history of that trail--prehistoric people and places, U.S. Army marches, Apache stories, pioneer ranchers and homesteaders, mining claims and mines, and present-day treasure and gold seekers.Up-to-date trailhead and trail maps with GPS coordinates are provided for trailheads and key locations.Winner of several awards including the 2013 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Best History Book.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781884224126
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
The complete and authoritative guide to Arizona's Superstition Wilderness (Western Half). Along with trail guides for hikers and horseman, each trip includes the history of that trail--prehistoric people and places, U.S. Army marches, Apache stories, pioneer ranchers and homesteaders, mining claims and mines, and present-day treasure and gold seekers.Up-to-date trailhead and trail maps with GPS coordinates are provided for trailheads and key locations.Winner of several awards including the 2013 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Best History Book.
Hiker's Guide to the Superstition Wilderness
Author: Jack Carlson
Publisher: Clear Creek Publishing (AZ)
ISBN:
Category : Hiking
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Lush canyons with Sycamore and cottonwood trees, rugged mountains with towering ponderosa pines and alligator juniper tree, hidden creeks and waterfalls, majestic deserts and wildflowers, prehisatoric ruins, abandoned mines, prospector camps and ranches--all in a National Forest Wilderness less than a hour from Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to providing directions to these spectacular places, this guide brings alive the colorful history of the Superstitions.
Publisher: Clear Creek Publishing (AZ)
ISBN:
Category : Hiking
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Lush canyons with Sycamore and cottonwood trees, rugged mountains with towering ponderosa pines and alligator juniper tree, hidden creeks and waterfalls, majestic deserts and wildflowers, prehisatoric ruins, abandoned mines, prospector camps and ranches--all in a National Forest Wilderness less than a hour from Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to providing directions to these spectacular places, this guide brings alive the colorful history of the Superstitions.
Best of Northern Colorado Hiking Trails
Author: Outdoor Books and Maps
Publisher: Adler Publishing
ISBN: 9780930657185
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Described in this guide are 77 trails that range from short, easy day hikes to difficult backpacking adventures. The book covers areas in Arapaho, Roosevelt, White River, and Routt National Forests as well as Rocky Mountain National Park. Detailed information includes directions to trailheads, maps, trail length, elevation gains, difficulty, and much more.
Publisher: Adler Publishing
ISBN: 9780930657185
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Described in this guide are 77 trails that range from short, easy day hikes to difficult backpacking adventures. The book covers areas in Arapaho, Roosevelt, White River, and Routt National Forests as well as Rocky Mountain National Park. Detailed information includes directions to trailheads, maps, trail length, elevation gains, difficulty, and much more.
Where Locals Hike in the Canadian Rockies
Author: Kathy Copeland
Publisher: Canmore, Alta. : hikingcamping.com
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
The 55 most rewarding dayhikes and backpack trips within two hours of Calgarys international airport. All lead to astonishing alpine meadows, ridges and peaks. Though these trails are little known compared to those in the nearby Canadian Rocky Mountain national parks, the scenery is equally magnificent. Includes Peter Lougheed and Spray Valley provincial parks. Discerning trail reviews help you choose your trip. Detailed route descriptions keep you on the path. The authors participate in 1% For the Planet.
Publisher: Canmore, Alta. : hikingcamping.com
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
The 55 most rewarding dayhikes and backpack trips within two hours of Calgarys international airport. All lead to astonishing alpine meadows, ridges and peaks. Though these trails are little known compared to those in the nearby Canadian Rocky Mountain national parks, the scenery is equally magnificent. Includes Peter Lougheed and Spray Valley provincial parks. Discerning trail reviews help you choose your trip. Detailed route descriptions keep you on the path. The authors participate in 1% For the Planet.
Along the Pacific Crest Trail
Author: Bart Smith
Publisher: Westcliffe Pub
ISBN: 9781565792777
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Full color photographs coupled with the story of the author's hike portray the vast drama of the landscape of the area.
Publisher: Westcliffe Pub
ISBN: 9781565792777
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Full color photographs coupled with the story of the author's hike portray the vast drama of the landscape of the area.
Feather River Country Adventure Trails
Author: Tom Demund
Publisher: Know Defeet Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780967974026
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Discover terrific hiking trails in the semi-secret area of the Sierra known as the Feather River Country, located 60 miles north of Lake Tahoe. Among the book's 101 hikes are trails to 8 sparkling waterfalls, 12 spectacular mountain peaks, 12 historic gold mines, 7 ghost towns and ghost camps, 14 lush meadows, 37 crystal-clear alpine lakes, a zillion wildflowers, and the world's tallest outhouse.
Publisher: Know Defeet Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780967974026
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Discover terrific hiking trails in the semi-secret area of the Sierra known as the Feather River Country, located 60 miles north of Lake Tahoe. Among the book's 101 hikes are trails to 8 sparkling waterfalls, 12 spectacular mountain peaks, 12 historic gold mines, 7 ghost towns and ghost camps, 14 lush meadows, 37 crystal-clear alpine lakes, a zillion wildflowers, and the world's tallest outhouse.
Quest for the Dutchman's Gold
Author: Robert Sikorsky
Publisher: Golden West Publishers (AZ)
ISBN: 9780914846567
Category : Gold mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is full of the gold of history - the facts, myths and legends of the Lost Dutchman Mine and the Superstition Mountains.
Publisher: Golden West Publishers (AZ)
ISBN: 9780914846567
Category : Gold mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is full of the gold of history - the facts, myths and legends of the Lost Dutchman Mine and the Superstition Mountains.
Hiking Arizona's Superstition and Mazatzal Country
Author: Bruce Grubbs
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493014625
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Just east of the greater Phoenix area, the Superstition Mountains are a wild, rugged range of volcanic peaks, mesas, and canyons. A network of trails covers this wilderness, reaching into Sonoran desert canyons, pine forested valleys, mysterious volcanic rock formations, and jagged peaks. North of the Superstitions and still only a two hour drive from Phoenix, the Mazatzal Mountains are one of Arizona’s largest and most remote wilderness areas. You can hike for days here without seeing another hiker. Completely revised and updated, Hiking Arizona’s Superstition and Mazatzal Country, 2nd, is your ticket to exploring and enjoying this remarkable country, from the Verde River to the pine-forested peaks along the Mazatzal Crest, the jagged summits of Four Peaks, and the labyrinthine canyons of the Superstitions. This guidebook contains descriptions of enjoyable hikes from a few hours to a week in length, for everyone from family groups to ardent peak baggers. Many of the hikes are loops and have opportunities for side trips and exploration. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Mile-by-mile directional cues GPS coordinates for all trailheads as well as critical points along the hikes Easy-to-read, up-to-date maps and elevation profiles Safety, technique, and equipment tips
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493014625
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Just east of the greater Phoenix area, the Superstition Mountains are a wild, rugged range of volcanic peaks, mesas, and canyons. A network of trails covers this wilderness, reaching into Sonoran desert canyons, pine forested valleys, mysterious volcanic rock formations, and jagged peaks. North of the Superstitions and still only a two hour drive from Phoenix, the Mazatzal Mountains are one of Arizona’s largest and most remote wilderness areas. You can hike for days here without seeing another hiker. Completely revised and updated, Hiking Arizona’s Superstition and Mazatzal Country, 2nd, is your ticket to exploring and enjoying this remarkable country, from the Verde River to the pine-forested peaks along the Mazatzal Crest, the jagged summits of Four Peaks, and the labyrinthine canyons of the Superstitions. This guidebook contains descriptions of enjoyable hikes from a few hours to a week in length, for everyone from family groups to ardent peak baggers. Many of the hikes are loops and have opportunities for side trips and exploration. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Mile-by-mile directional cues GPS coordinates for all trailheads as well as critical points along the hikes Easy-to-read, up-to-date maps and elevation profiles Safety, technique, and equipment tips
Trail Riding
Author: Viola Jones
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1499462395
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Tracing back to the allure of the Wild West’s open frontier, trail riding is a unique way to enjoy nature’s beauty. This useful guide for trail riders will even inspire those who have never come near a horse. Readers will understand the evolution of the animal and the history of riding before learning how to choose and get to know a horse before a trail ride. Practical tips for grooming, tacking, and dressing are outlined, as are basic guidelines and safety measures for learning to ride. The many joys and also the potential dangers of trail riding are discussed.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1499462395
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Tracing back to the allure of the Wild West’s open frontier, trail riding is a unique way to enjoy nature’s beauty. This useful guide for trail riders will even inspire those who have never come near a horse. Readers will understand the evolution of the animal and the history of riding before learning how to choose and get to know a horse before a trail ride. Practical tips for grooming, tacking, and dressing are outlined, as are basic guidelines and safety measures for learning to ride. The many joys and also the potential dangers of trail riding are discussed.
Superstition Wilderness Guidebook
Author: Michael F. Sheridan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Apache Trail (Ariz.)
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Apache Trail (Ariz.)
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description