Best Backpacking Trips in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico

by Mike White, Douglas Lorain

Overview

This is the second book in a series of detailed guidebooks covering all the best “life-list” backpacking vacations in the spectacular backcountry of the American West. This new volume specifically covers the best such adventures in the states of Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Every conceivable aspect of trip planning is covered in the guide, including maps and descriptions of the trail, where to locate the nearest airport, other area attractions that shouldn’t be missed, and guide services that are available. A noteworthy feature of the book is the individual vignettes that give insight into the historical significance of many of the trails. Also unique are the interesting and humorous personal accounts that the authors share from their personal experiences hiking these routes. Backpackers will find a wide range of outstanding trips, from high mountain adventures to some of the world’s best lower-elevation canyon hikes. Best Backpacking Trips in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico provides an extensive choice of terrific expeditions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781943859139
Publisher:	University of Nevada Press
Publication date:	05/24/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	400
File size:	18 MB
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About the Author

Mike White is a full-time writer and a former community college instructor. He is a featured speaker for outdoor and conservation organizations. White is the author of numerous outdoor hiking guides, including 50 Classic Hikes in Nevada, and Best Backpacking Trips in California and Nevada.

Douglas Lorain has lived in the Pacific Northwest since 1969, extensively exploring the trails of this region. Lorain is a photographer and has received the National Outdoor Book Award. He is the author of Backpacking Wyoming, Backpacking Oregon, and Backpacking Washington.

Table of Contents

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Photographs Maps Trail Profiles Acknowledgments Introduction Trail Etiquette, Wilderness Ethics, and Safety Using This Guide The Trips Map I.1: Trip Locator PART I: Utah Map 1.1: Location Trip 1. Highline Trail Map 1.2: West Map 1.3: East Trip 2. Under-the-Rim Trail Map 2.1: Location Map 2.2: North Map 2.3: South Map 3.1: Location Trip 3. Zion Park Traverse Map 3.2: West Map 3.3: East Map 4.1: Location Trip 4. Coyote Gulch and the Escalante River Country Map 4.2: West Map 4.3: East Map 5.1: Location Trip 5. Salt Creek Canyon and Chesler Park Traverse Map 5.2: North Map 5.3: South Trip 6. Grand Gulch and Bullet Canyon Traverse Map 6.1: Location Map 6.2: Traverse PART II: Utah and Arizona Map 7.1: Location Trip 7. Buckskin Gulch and Paria River Canyon Map 7.2: West Map 7.3: East PART III: Arizona Map 8.1: Location Trip 8. North Rim to South Rim: North Kaibab and Bright Angel Trails Map 8.2: North Map 8.3: South Map 9.1: Location Trip 9. Tonto Trail: Grandview to Hermits Rest Map 9.2: East Map 9.3: Middle Map 9.4: West PART IV: New Mexico Map 10.1: Location Trip 10. Pecos Skyline Trail Map 10.2: West Map 10.3: East Map 11.1: Location Trip 11. Gila River Canyons Loop Map 11.2: West Map 11.3: East Best Trips by Season Index About the Authors

Editorial Reviews

This is the essential guide for planning and getting the most out of your outdoor adventure. It’s filled with helpful tips, detailed maps, valuable interpretive notes, and lively personal stories that will enrich your backpacking experience. With authors Mike White and Douglas Lorain as your guides, a lifetime of adventure on the trail awaits.” —Greg Witt, author of Best Short Hikes in Utah’s National Parks

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