Hiking category: 1575 books

Pioneer your own journey. Part guidebook, part self-help manual, Grit is a 4-Letter Word covers mental preparedness for living with only the gear on your back and a nimble mind. But it isn’t a “how to” set of instructions, mostly because there are as many ways of enjoying the wilderness...

Best Easy Day Hikes Yosemite National Park is a perfect guidebook for those who want to sample the best of Yosemite within an easy day's walk, from the world-famous domes and waterfalls of Yosemite Valley to the more remote, less well known, but equally spectacular corners of the park. From a short...

The story is about commitment, courage, and adventure. It is a personal account about extreme altitude trekking which is often underestimated by the novice venturing into such environments. When undertaking any excursion to extreme altitudes it behoves one to realize the seriousness of the endeavour...

Three-time thru-hiker J. R. Tate explores the traditions and lore of the Appalachian Trail.

Comprehensive directory to the top rail-trails throughout Illinois. The top trails are given a full profile, with detailed descriptions of the trails and things to see and do along the way.

This guidebook describes the Karnischer Höhenweg, a 170km long-distance walk through the beautiful Carnic Alps which straddle the border between Austria and Italy. Following a high Alpine trail along the main ridge, the route is clearly waymarked and requires a reasonable level of fitness, a sense...

Best Easy Day Hikes Bend and Central Oregon includes concise, easy to follow descriptions of the best short hikes in central Oregon. Gaze down at lava flows from the summit of Little Belknap Crater near Sisters, admire the colorful 400-foot-tall cliffs at Smith Rock State Park near Redmond, or enjoy...

This small pocket guide is designed for those visiting Oregon's northern coastline who are interested in short, easy trails (1-7 miles) that explore northern Oregon's scenic coastal parks and beaches. Best Easy Day Hikes Oregon's North Coast contains twenty-three easy day hikes starting from Fort...

As the highest mountain in the lower 48 states, California's 14,505-foot Mt. Whitney is on the "life list" for many hikers. And it's no wonder: The views from the top of the 21-mile round-trip Mt. Whitney Trail are unbeatable, extending across the jagged granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada...

Comprehensive directory to the state's most popular rail trails. Each trail will receive a full trail profile, descriptive narrative, detailed information, and more.

This book features twenty hikes in and around Riverside, California.

Best Easy Day Hikes Spokane/Coeur d’Alene includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for 22 easy-to-follow trails in Washington and Idaho that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region’s history. Look inside for: Casual...

Best Easy Day Hikes South Bay L.A. includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for eighteen easy-to-follow hikes in and around southwestern Los Angeles, California, locally known as Southland. From the coast to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, explore a lovely lagoon and solitary beach, South Coast Botanic Garden with its bird-watching and Children’s Garden, a historic lighthouse, and more.

It's school holiday time in New Zealand and ten-year-old Tayla is spending the day with her aunt. Tayla wants to make a snowman, so Aunty agrees to take her on a walking excursion on snow-topped Mount Taranaki. This story emphasizes the simple joy of a nature ramble on a chilly day. Tayla has...