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Hiking Hells Canyon & Idaho's Seven Devils Mountains (Falcon Guides Hiking)
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Lace up your boots and sample some of the finest trails through Hells Canyon, a National Recreation Area of cavernous gorges, timbered plateau, ridgetop meadows, and mountain wilderness that divides the remote northeast corner of Oregon from the mountains of central Idaho. Visit historic sites, backpack through the depths of the canyon, explore the arid banks of the turbulent Snake River, or climb the alpine summits of the Seven Devils Mountains that overlook a dramatic landscape. Veteran hiker and outdoor writer Fred Barstad will introduce you to these trails and more. Use this guide for up-to-date trail information, accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails, difficulty ratings for each hike, detailed trail maps, and zero-impact camping tips. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest throughout Hells Canyon and the Seven Devils Mountains. (6 X 9, 352 pages, b&w photos, maps, graphs) Book News Annotation:This guide provides trail information suited to both novice and experienced hikers, whether they are embarking on a day trip or a long-distance excursion. The book rates each hike, offers a trail map, and gives directions for getting there. Seventy-four trails are listed, grouped by geographic location. A glossary, a hiker's checklist, and rules for low-impact wilderness recreation are also included. Barstad grew up in Oregon, and has been hiking these trails for nearly 40 years.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Visit historic sites, backpack through the depths of the canyon, explore the arid banks of the turbulent Snake River, or climb the alpine summits of the Seven Devils Mountains. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p.) and index.
About the AuthorVeteran Falcon author Fred Barstad has climbed most of the Cascade volcanoes in Washington and Oregon. He has also climbed Mount McKinley, Aconcagua in Argentina, and Popocatepetl, Citlaltepetl, and Iztaccihuatl in Mexico. He lives near Hells Canyon in Enterprise Oregon. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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