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Hiking Death Valley National Park: 36 Day and Overnight Hikes (Falcon Guides Hiking)by Bill Cunningham
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:From the wide-open salt flats of Badwater Basin, where you'll find the lowest point in the western hemisphere, to narrow, twisting canyons with walls beautifully sculpted by wind and water, Death Valley National Park is a land of intrigue and beauty, making it a wonderful place to explore. Hiking Death Valley National Park describes thirty-six hikes that will lead you to scenic spots within the park, including salt flats, canyons, mining sites, springs, and towering sand dunes. Armed with plenty of water, a good hat, and a desire to explore, you are all set for an adventure that will inspire you to visit again and again.
For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuides® have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors.
Look inside to find: • Hikes suited to every ability • Accurate directions to the trailhead and detailed trail descriptions • GPS-compatible trail maps • Mile-by-mile directional cues • Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons Book News Annotation:Two wilderness enthusiasts, a married couple, introduce the valuable role of deserts, and the geological and human history of Death Valley National Park. Emphasizing safety and zero-impact etiquette, they present GPS-compatible maps and the essential information for easy to strenuous treks in areas including Badwater Basin (the lowest point in the continental US) and Telescope Peak. The guide includes an equipment checklist and other resources. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Synopsis:From the wide-open salt flats of Badwater Basin, where you'll find the lowest point in the western hemisphere, to narrow, twisting canyons with walls beautifully sculpted by wind and water, Death Valley National Park is a land of intrigue and beauty, making it a wonderful place to explore. Hiking Death Valley National Park describes thirty-six hikes that will lead you to scenic spots within the park, including salt flats, canyons, mining sites, springs, and towering sand dunes. Armed with plenty of water, a good hat, and a desire to explore, you are all set for an adventure that will inspire you to visit again and again.
For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuides® have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors.
Look inside to find: • Hikes suited to every ability • Accurate directions to the trailhead and detailed trail descriptions • GPS-compatible trail maps • Mile-by-mile directional cues • Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons Synopsis:"Hiking Death Valley National Park" contains detailed information about 36 of the best day hikes and extended backpacking trips in the largest national park outside of Alaska. Supplemented with GPS-compatible maps, mile-by-mile directional cues, rich narratives, and beautiful photographs, this is the only book you'll need for this land of extremes.
About the AuthorPolly and Bill Cunningham are lifelong hikers and wilderness advocates. They have collaborated on several other FalconGuides, including Hiking New Mexico's Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Hiking New Mexico's Gila Wilderness, Hiking California's Desert Parks, Hiking Anza-Borrego State Park, Hiking Joshua Tree National Park, Hiking Mojave National Preserve, Wild Utah, and Wild Montana. Table of ContentsAshford Canyon 3.0 miles Badwater 1.5 miles Dante's View 1.0 mile Darwin Falls 3.0 miles Lower Falls 2.0 miles Upper Falls 3.0 miles Desolation Canyon 3.0 miles Eureka Dunes 3.0 miles Fall Canyon 16.0 miles Golden/Gower Gulch Loop 6.5 miles Grotto Canyon 4.0 miles Harmony Borax 1.0 mile Hummingbird Spring 3.0 miles Hungry Bill's Ranch 3.8 miles Keane Wonder Mine 4.0 miles Keane Wonder Spring 2.0 miles Little Bridge Canyon 7.0 miles Marble Canyon 9.6 miles Monarch Canyon/Mine 3.0 miles Mosaic Canyon 3.6 miles Natural Bridge 2.0 miles Nemo Canyon 3.6 miles Panamint Dunes 9.0 miles Pyramid Canyon 4.0 miles Red Wall Canyon 7.0 miles Salt Creek Interpretive Trail 0.5 mile Sidewinder Canyon 4.6 miles So.Fk.Hanaupah Canyon 6.0 miles Surprise Canyon 13.0 miles Telescope Peak 14.0 miles Through-Granite Canyons 15.0 miles Titus Canyon Narrows 4.2 miles Klare Spring 12.0 miles Ubehebe/Little Hebe Craters 1.5 miles Ubehebe Mine/Corridor Canyon 6.0 miles Ubehebe Peak 6.2 miles Upper Hole-in-the-Wall 11.0 miles Wildrose Peak 8.4 miles Willow Canyon 5.0 miles What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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