Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks (Regional Hiking Series) - Softcover

Molvar, Erik; Martin, Tamara

4.05

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9781560445098: Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks (Regional Hiking Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1560445092 ISBN 13: 9781560445098

Publisher: Falcon Pr Pub Co, 1997

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Southwestern Utah's towering cliffs and slickrock canyons with colorful spites and natural arches tantalize the senses and evoke a sense of wonder. Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks covers 56 hikes in the two featured parks as well as the surrounding areas-Cedar Breaks National Monument, the Markagunt high country, and the Paunsaugunt area. The wondrous landscape of timbered plateaus, windy precipices, erosion-carved spires, and canyon oases defies comparison and is haven for many animals and unique plants. The best way to experience this desert splendor is on foot with Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks in hand. Trail descriptions, maps, and photos provide first-hand information for easy day hikes and extended backpack trips. In addition to interesting natural history overviews, tips for obtaining park permits and no-trace camping and safety techniques will help you plan for and enjoy your trips. Don't forget to pack Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks before you head out on your next backcountry adventure.

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A good guide provides more than just trail descriptions and a glance at an area's history. Erik Molvar takes that extra step, including sections on "Hiking in Arid Climates," "Following a Faint Trail," and "Avoiding a Narrow Canyon's Flash Flood," important topics considering the canyon land's unique terrain. After preparing his readers for their visit with directions and advice on obtaining park permits, Molvar gives descriptions of 56 hikes through areas such as the Kolob Terrace, Cedar Breaks, and the Markagunt High Country. Molvar's extensive experience is evident, and, given the area's special demands, his advice should prove valuable. --Benjamin Tiffany

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Covering 56 hikes in the two featured parks as well as the surrounding areas--Cedar Breaks National Monument, the Markagunt high country, and the Paunsaugunt area, this book allows you to enjoy the wondrous landscape of timbered plateaus, windy precipices, erosion-carved spires, and canyon oases that defy comparison and are haven for many animals and unique plants. Trail descriptions, maps, and photos provide first-hand information for easy day hikes and extended backpack trips. In addition to interesting natural history overviews, tips for obtaining park permits and no-trace camping and safety techniques will help you plan and enjoy your trips. Don�t forget to pack this book before you head out on your next backcountry adventure.

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