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by: Marisa Gierlich, John Mock, Kimberley O'Neil, Clem Lindenmayer, Jennifer Snarski, Diane Bair, Pamela Wright, Susy Raleigh, Daniel Frideger  Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Dewey Decimal Number: 917 EAN: 9780864426000 ISBN: 0864426003 Label: Lonely Planet Publications Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 496 Publication Date: 2000-08 Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications Studio: Lonely Planet Publications Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: This guide to the best hikes in the Lower 48 states is a must for the experienced hiker and the first-timer alike. From coast to coast, across plains and mountain ranges, through unspoiled forests and canyons, this book leads the way.
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 Rating:  - Excellent!A great book for people who want to know what should be on their lifelong "to hike" list. I have found the maps to be very accurate, and the overall selection of hikes to be excellent. This book shouldn't be used alone - for many of the hikes, there are numerous variations that can be figured out with a more detailed, area specific guidebook, and a map, of course. Happy hiking! Rating: - The Best Hikes in the USAThis book is quite unique in terms of hiking selections and a valuable book for anyone who wants to experience some of the best of what the U.S. has to offer in terms of hiking and backpacking. One of the most unique aspects is that it focuses on a handful of the best hikes in the most scenic locations in the U.S., not just the best hikes in every state. Let's face it, the scenery in every state is not created equal! You would have to read 40 books and thousands of pages to try and figure ... Read More Rating:  - Too much space, not enough timeThis tries, although admirably, to cram a lot of country into one book. Rating:  - Incomplete and impractical for the domestic travelerAs a fairly avid hiker, I found little to no value in this book whatsoever. On a positive note, it did provide minute details on what to expect on the trails, as well as important safety precautions for individual parks both with regard to weather conditions and wildlife. Nonetheless, its shortcomings outnumbered its merits. First, the book is geared almost exclusively towards the foreign traveler. It spends the first section of the book covering issues of concern to those unfamiliar with customs ... Read More Rating: - Hiking in the USA (A hikers's AAA guide)I have bought many hiking books that tell all about the suggested hikes. After reviewing this book, I felt that it was more than a guide to trails, it goes beyond the normal. It is a compact book that can be carried in your pack that includes a lot of resourceful information. It includes facts, flora & fauna, health & safety, and transportation from various locations. It also includes topo maps of each region (small scale), information of each hike from start to finish. This book also tells you whether you need ... Read More 
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