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Two books in one, this hiking guide features 100 of Arizona's best hiking trails, and an authoritative guide to the natural history of the Grand Canyon State's landscape. Ganci's knowledge of native species and local conditions, accompanied by 30 line drawings and 15 maps, helps hikers learn to identify each region's geology, weather, plant and animal life.
Arizona Highways Hiking Guide by Robert Stieve Pdf
52 of the best day hikes in Arizona one for each weekend of the year, organized by seasons. Robert Stieve, editor of Arizona Highways magazine and an experienced backwoods trekker, selected hikes ranging from easy walks in the woods to challenging journeys to Arizona's highest peaks and deepest canyons including the Grand Canyon. In-depth trail guides, descriptions, warnings and GPS coordinates are included with each hike, along with the magazine's classic fine photography.
-- All necessary geologic terms are defined -- Written at a level easy for readers to understand Arizona's geology is complex and its landscape varied. Yet, with Hiking Arizona's Geology as a companion, curious hikers with little or no background in g
Hiking Arizona's Cactus Country by Erik Molvar Pdf
Southern Arizona offers unlimited opportunities for backcountry exploration. This third edition of Hiking Arizona's Cactus Country explores a broad swath of the Sonoran Desert that extends northward across the Mexican border and encompasses the southern third of Arizona.
Hiking Arizona's Superstition and Mazatzal Country by Bruce Grubbs Pdf
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
Best Hikes with Dogs Arizona by Renee Guillory Pdf
CLICK HERE to download a free hike along "Little Spring" from Best Hikes with Dogs Arizona * Guidebook to 75 dog-suitable trails throughout the Arizona -- many accessible from urban areas * How to keep your dog safe, healthy, and hydrated in Arizona's arid climate * What to pack for your dog: the Ten Canine Essentials and the doggy first aid kit Renée Guillory and her canine companion, Artemis, have hiked more than 700 miles together in Arizona. Now they share their favorite trails, presented through dog-centric eyes. On most trails, you'll encounter few people to dodge. Most hikes offer shade, if not water, to help keep your dog cool in extreme Arizona conditions. The trails in Best Hiikes with Dogs Arizona emphasize terrain that's easy on the paws and give advance warning, trail by trail, on canine hazards to watch for. There are also tips on dealing with dog emergencies and for hiking with minimum dog-impact on the environment. Ranging from short day hikes to extended backpacking trips, many trails included are clustered around urban areas including Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Sedona/Prescott, and other communities in Mogollon Rim country. There are hikes as far-flung as the Mexican border and in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona.
This guide features the best trails through Arizona's diverse terrain, from conifer forests to cacti-covered deserts. Includes trails for every skill and energy level. Includes maps, photos, distance and more.
The world-famous Grand Canyon is only one of Arizona's spectacular natural features. Arizona encompasses over 90 wilderness areas, more than 15 national parks and monuments, and the largest national forest in the country. Expansive mesas, high peaks, and snaking canyons create a dynamic landscape and reflect a rich geologic and human history. Backpacking Arizona is the only guide devoted to overnight trips in the state. You'll discover the maze of side canyons and hidden grottos in the Grand Canyon's untrammeled backcountry, historic pioneer trails on the Mogollon Rim, the little-traveled Blue Range, and the legendary Superstition Mountains in the Sonoran Desert.
100 Classic Hikes in Arizona, 3rd Edition by Scott Warren Pdf
CLICK HERE to download the hike "Piestwea Peak" from 100 Classic Hikes in Arizona * 100 Arizona hikes with color photos and trail maps * Now includes detailed topographic maps, elevation trail profiles, and a trails-at-a-glance chart indicating distance, level of difficulty, and Arizona seasonal considerations * Includes a mix of hiking trails from easy day trips, to never-dull loop hikes, to more remote long-distance treks No Arizona hiking guidebook captures the beautifully complex and varied landscape of the state like Scott Warren's. 100 Classic Hikes in Arizona offers a wide range of the state's most scenic hiking trails. You can stand in a mile deep canyon one day, hike through a saguaro cactus forest the next, and stand on a nearly 10,000 foot "sky island" in the Chiricahua Mountains yet another day. You can hike Lenox Crater, an actual volcano with a nearby lava flow, or lose yourself on Dutchman's Trail, a solitary long distance trek in the fabled Superstition Mountains. This classic Arizona hiking guidebook gives you the best trails for both day hikes and overnight backpacking trips in the state.
Hiking the Southwest provides recommendations for, descriptions of, and directions to the best hikes and adventures throughout the American Southwest. From canyoneering in Zion National Park and scrambling in Red Rock Canyon to hiking the highest peaks in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, Hiking the Southwest puts them all within reach. Author Branch Whitney has hiked and climbed more than 3,000 miles, led 2,000 hikers to summits all over the Southwest, and discovered some of the wildest scrambling routes in the country. In Hiking the Southwest, Whitney provides detailed hike descriptions and extensive color photos of key landmarks; valuable information on the distance, difficulty, elevation gain, class rating and best season for each hike; and practical data on permits, lodging and camping, and GPS waypoints. Finally, one book gives you everything you need to get the most out of the best hikes in the amazing Southwest!
As the 750-mile Arizona Trail threads its way through magnificent backcountry, hikers on this trail witness the beauty of the state's varying landscape. Also a sight to behold, the diverse flora found along the way ranges from low-lying desert dwellers to towering deciduous and coniferous trees. In this guide, the author describes the route section by section, providing a wealth of knowledge for both thru-hikers and those interested in scenic daylong excursions. Color photographs, maps, and elevation profiles beautifully augment the trail descriptions.
Hiking Arizona by Stewart W. Aitchison,Bruce O. Grubbs Pdf
These books introduce diverse spectacular back country, including nationally famous regions, as well as little known and uncrowded areas. In addition, they give detailed descriptions of hikes with maps and photos, including sections on hiking techniques, ethics and permit information and information on the natural history and history of the people of the area.
Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail by Matthew Nelson,The Arizona Trail Association Pdf
Now, for the first time, Arizona visitors and residents can set out on any part of the Arizona National Scenic Trail with a 'bible' of the trail's twists and turns, its flora and fauna, and its geology. In an easy-to-use format, Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail serves up the 800-mile trail, section by section (43 altogether) so that day-hikers as well as thru-hikers can feel confident about the route. Inspired by the magnificence of the scenery, wildlife, and diversity of terrain, this new book is an irreplaceable source for any hiker, mountain biker, or equestrian heading for the Arizona National Scenic Trail.