Best Hikes Near Salt Lake City

Best Hikes Near Salt Lake City
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 243
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ISBN-10 : 9780762794980
ISBN-13 : 0762794984
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis Best Hikes Near Salt Lake City by : Lori J. Lee

Here are forty-two of the best hikes, nearly all of them within an hour’s drive of Salt Lake City, Utah—from Deseret Peak to Waterfall Canyon. The hikes offer unbeatable views, waterfalls, mountain lakes, and fields of wildflowers. Whether you’re in the mood for an easy nature walk or a day-long hike, this guide offers plenty to choose from: Deseret Peak – Highest peak in the Stansbury Range Frary Peak – Highest peak on Antelope Island Brighton Lakes Tour – World-class wildflower displays Ferguson Canyon – The lesser known canyon Mount Timpanogos – The beloved trail of the Wasatch Diamond Fork Hot Springs – Natural hot springs Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, full-color trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you’ll also find a Trail Finder that categorizes each hike (e.g., for attractions such as best hikes for peak baggers, best view hikes, best easy access hikes, best hikes for dogs, best hikes for children, and best hikes for waterfalls); Green Tips; and information about local lore, points of interest, and the area’s array of wildlife.

Best Hikes with Dogs Utah

Best Hikes with Dogs Utah
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Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Total Pages : 360
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ISBN-10 : 9781594856716
ISBN-13 : 1594856710
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Best Hikes with Dogs Utah by : Dayna Stern

CLICK HERE to download the 4 mile hike to Fehr Lake from Best Hikes with Dogs Utah (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) * 76 of the best trails that allow dogs * Handy trail-finder chart allows quick selection by difficulty, availability of water along the way, views, and more * Trails range from easy strolls to more challenging routes With over 84,900 square miles of national parks, wilderness and recreation areas, state parks, and national forests, Utah offers a wide variety of hiking trails. But with so many national parks and varying land agencies, navigating Utah with a dog can be frustrating and confusing. Lucky for you, Park City author Dayna Stern and her pup Harry have done the groundwork (and pawwork) to bring you this authoritatively researched guide on hiking with your dog in Utah. Best Hikes with Dogs: Utah describes 76 of the best dog-friendly trails in six regions around the Beehive State: Northern Utah, Salt Lake City area, Wasatch, the Uintas, Southcentral Utah, and Southwestern Utah. Stern describes several hiking options close to communities such as Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, Moab, and St. George and dog-friendly hiking destinations such as the Escalante River and Pine Valley Mountains. She also gives special attention to the unique skills and preparation needed for hiking with dogs in the varied terrain of Utah, including hiking near slot canyons, slick rock, and hiking in areas that lack water with your dog.

Hiking the Wasatch

Hiking the Wasatch
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Total Pages : 228
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ISBN-10 : 0915272326
ISBN-13 : 9780915272327
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis Hiking the Wasatch by : John Veranth

100 Classic Hikes: Utah

100 Classic Hikes: Utah
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Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Total Pages : 598
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ISBN-10 : 9781594859250
ISBN-13 : 1594859256
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis 100 Classic Hikes: Utah by : Julie Trevelyan

• Only the best hikes selected from a state with an abundance of trail riches • Utah is a national destination for hikers • Hikes range from easy day hikes to more challenging backpacking trips 100 Classic Hikes: Utah expands Mountaineers Books' most popular hiking guidebook series. Like the other titles in the series, this new addition is coffee-table quality and makes a great gift for long-time Utah hikers, as well as for new arrivals and vacationers. Featuring full-color photographs and maps, 100 Classic Hikes: Utah covers the best and most popular hikes in the state, providing a range of trail options. The "Hikes at a Glance" table makes it simple to quickly find hike length, difficulty, when to go, and special highlights of the outing you seek. This is a full-state guidebook organized by region. The North Central region includes the Wasatch Mountains along with Antelope Island State Park, House Range, and Deseret Peak Wilderness Area, while the Northeast features the high Uintas, Bear River Range, Flaming Gorge, and Dinosaur National Monument. Southern Utah features many of the nation’s premier national parks and monuments. The Southeast region includes hikes around Moab, Arches National Park, Grand Gulch, Canyonlands National Park, Natural Bridges, and more. South Central covers Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Kodachrome, Horseshoe Canyon unit of Canyonlands, and other areas. Finally, the famed Southwest part of the state features Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Zion National Park, Snow Canyon, and beyond.

100 Hikes in Utah

100 Hikes in Utah
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Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages : 276
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ISBN-10 : 0898867584
ISBN-13 : 9780898867589
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis 100 Hikes in Utah by : Steve Mann

* Includes both day hikes and multi-day backpacking trails in Utah* Hikes for all skill levels* Part of the popular 100 Hikes in seriesNative Utah outdoorsmen Steve Mann and Rhett Olson have hiked end to end throughout the state. Now their top 100 trails are yours for the discovering.In 100 Hikes in Utah you'll find trails in the Wasatch front, the national parks, the Moab region, and the Escalante area. Whether you're looking for an easy day hike or a five-day technically challenging trail, you'll find it here. Designed for easy reference, the hikes are grouped by region and for each there is information on distance, hiking time, difficulty, elevation, which maps to use, and what Utah agency manages the land. Detailed descriptions, complete with maps and photos, include directions to trailheads, all major junctions, water sources, and distances to these Utah landmarks.

Utah's Incredible Backcountry Trails

Utah's Incredible Backcountry Trails
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0966085833
ISBN-13 : 9780966085839
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Utah's Incredible Backcountry Trails by :

A guide to hiking trails in Utah's national parks and wilderness areas, illustrated with 320 full color photographs and trail maps.

Bicycling Salt Lake City

Bicycling Salt Lake City
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Publisher : Falcon Press Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0762740965
ISBN-13 : 9780762740963
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis Bicycling Salt Lake City by : Gregg Bromka

A guide to 33 of the best mountain and road biking rides in and around Salt Lake City, Utah.

Best Hikes Salt Lake City

Best Hikes Salt Lake City
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 241
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781493030132
ISBN-13 : 1493030132
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Synopsis Best Hikes Salt Lake City by : Lori J. Lee

Here are forty-six of the best hikes, nearly all of them within an hour’s drive of Salt Lake City, Utah—from Deseret Peak to Waterfall Canyon. The hikes offer unbeatable views, waterfalls, mountain lakes, and fields of wildflowers. Whether you’re in the mood for an easy nature walk or a day-long hike, this guide offers plenty to choose from: Deseret Peak – Highest peak in the Stansbury Range Frary Peak – Highest peak on Antelope Island Brighton Lakes Tour – World-class wildflower displays Ferguson Canyon – The lesser known canyon Mount Timpanogos – The beloved trail of the Wasatch Diamond Fork Hot Springs – Natural hot springs Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, full-color trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you’ll also find a Trail Finder that categorizes each hike (e.g., for attractions such as best hikes for peak baggers, best view hikes, best easy access hikes, best hikes for dogs, best hikes for children, and best hikes for waterfalls); Green Tips; and information about local lore, points of interest, and the area’s array of wildlife.

John Fielder's Best of Colorado

John Fielder's Best of Colorado
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 463
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ISBN-10 : 0983276978
ISBN-13 : 9780983276975
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis John Fielder's Best of Colorado by : John Fielder

The third edition of Colorado's best-selling travel guide is the most comprehensive upgrade since the book's publication. Renowned photographer John Fielder has made hundreds of additions and updates to the guide's vast inventory of Colorado travel resources, while keeping intact his scenic and photographic advice.

Hiking and Exploring Utah's San Rafael Swell

Hiking and Exploring Utah's San Rafael Swell
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Publisher : Kelsey Publishing (Utah)
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0944510302
ISBN-13 : 9780944510308
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Hiking and Exploring Utah's San Rafael Swell by : Michael R. Kelsey

"Includes a history of the San Rafael Swell by Dee Anne Finken (expanded by Michael R. Kelsey) and geology of the San Rafael Swell by Lynn Jackson (updated by Michael R. Kelsey & Utah Geological Survey)"--Title page.