Description

Arizona's most breathtaking trails in a gorgeous guidebook

With its arid deserts and lush riverside groves, tall stands of conifers and alpine tundra, Arizona offers an amazing array of backcountry terrain. Such diversity across the state translates into a virtual smorgasbord of hiking excursions--views, canyons, wildlife, archeological sites, geological wonders, and more! For the hiker and backpacker alike, 100 Classic Hikes: Arizona leads to the finest trails.

Features include:

Gorgeous full-color photos and maps
Routes ranging from easy morning strolls to challenging multiday excursions
At-a-glance chart providing quick reference to distance, season, difficulty, and highlights
Detailed route descriptions including distance, difficulty, elevation gain, hiking time, best season, availability of water, and trailhead GPS coordinates

Full-state coverage includes everything from Canyon de Chelly, Glen Canyon, and Grand Canyon National Park to Havasu Canyon and Lake Mead to Navajo National Monument, Organ Pipe, Petrified Forest, and Saguaro National Park--and beyond! Whether you're looking for a quick jaunt close to town, stellar day hikes in a national park or monument, or an escape to another time and place, you'll find it in this fourth edition of 100 Classic Hikes: Arizona.