Description
From a whirlwind day tour of Yosemite National Park to challenging backpacking trips, a veteran Yosemite hiker/climber provides maps (including a trail summary map), directions, b&w photos, resources, and expert natural history and trail commentary for 46 hikes. Chapters are organized by park region from the Northeast to the South, e.g., from Twenty Lakes Basin to the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees. Schaffer teaches natural history courses at San Francisco Bay area community colleges. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Jeffrey Schaffer has selected 46 “must-do” Yosemite hikes. Whether you’re looking for a scenic stroll, a full-day adventure, or even a spectacular backpacking trip, you’ll find it here. And with at-a-glance information for each hike, visitors can determine which hikes are most suitable to their skills, schedules, and preferences. Books in the affordable and easy-to-use Top Trails series feature elevation profiles, detailed maps, driving directions, and “don’t get lost” trail milestones. Innovative trail-feature charts give information on which trails are child-friendly; which allow horses; where to see giant sequoias, waterfalls, lakes, wildflowers, and autumn colors; which trips have the best photo opportunities; and which have camping, running, or biking opportunities.
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