Description
By: Karen Berger | Series: Great Hiking Trails
A HIKER’S DREAM BUCKET LIST: Trek 50,000 miles of America’s most iconic trails—across 49 states and 8 national parks—in this lavishly illustrated coffee table book for hikers and nature lovers.
Includes all 11 National Scenic Trails, plus maps, trail histories, lush descriptions, and more!
Celebrating the 40 most important trails in America, this volume takes the reader through 49 states and 8 national parks. Literally tens of millions of tourists and hikers visit these trails each year, some of which wind through the country’s most scenic natural wonders and virtually every major ecosystem in America.
Each featured trail has its own section, complete with a map and photo gallery, and the reader explores what makes it one of the most magnificent hiking experiences anywhere in the world. Trail histories accompany detailed hiker-friendly descriptions that highlight the most scenic spots, with suggestions for shorter weekend and day hikes.
The stunning photographs take the reader on a visual adventure conducted by Bart Smith, the first person to hike all 11 National Scenic Trails from end to end. America’s Great Hiking Trails is perfect for anyone interested in outdoor recreation and conservation.
A HIKER’S DREAM BUCKET LIST: Trek 50,000 miles of America’s most iconic trails—across 49 states and 8 national parks—in this lavishly illustrated coffee table book for hikers and nature lovers.
Includes all 11 National Scenic Trails, plus maps, trail histories, lush descriptions, and more!
Celebrating the 40 most important trails in America, this volume takes the reader through 49 states and 8 national parks. Literally tens of millions of tourists and hikers visit these trails each year, some of which wind through the country’s most scenic natural wonders and virtually every major ecosystem in America.
Each featured trail has its own section, complete with a map and photo gallery, and the reader explores what makes it one of the most magnificent hiking experiences anywhere in the world. Trail histories accompany detailed hiker-friendly descriptions that highlight the most scenic spots, with suggestions for shorter weekend and day hikes.
The stunning photographs take the reader on a visual adventure conducted by Bart Smith, the first person to hike all 11 National Scenic Trails from end to end. America’s Great Hiking Trails is perfect for anyone interested in outdoor recreation and conservation.