Best Easy Day Hikes Joshua Tree National Park

Best Easy Day Hikes Joshua Tree National Park includes detailed maps and concise descriptions for twenty easy-to-follow hikes in gorgeous Joshua Tree National Park. From the High View Nature Trail to Silver Bell Mine, you will discover some of the best desert hiking California has to offer.

Experienced hiker and guidebook author and Southern California native Scott Turner has been exploring Joshua Tree National Park for years, fostering a deep knowledge of its geography and natural and human history. Here he provides distinct guidance for choosing the perfect hike to experience the unique landscape of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts. Attractive, all-color guidebook packed with info to help readers choose activities that meet their interests: Day hikes from 1 to 10 miles, with elevation from 250 to 1500 feet Distances and elevations measured in both US Standard and metric Information on park campgrounds and lodges Park basics: visitor centers, must-see sights and activities, permits and fees, fun facts, gateway towns, and more Overview of flora and fauna and the effects of climate change in the park

Hiking Joshua Tree National Park contains detailed information about 38 of the best day hikes and extended backpacking trips in Los Angeles' closest national park. Supplemented with GPS-compatible maps, mile-by-mile directional cues, rich narratives, and beautiful photographs, this is the only book you'll need for this land of enchanting granite rock formations and, of course, the enchanting symbols of the park, the Joshua trees.

Over 20 hikes in California.

Hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, this guidebook is for everyone, including families.

Includes Black Rock and Indian Cove, topo maps and trail descriptions for the best hikes, maps of campgrounds, history of the park, geology, ecology, wildlife, wildflowers, and more.

This book features twenty hikes in and around Riverside, California.

Best Easy Day Hikes Las Vegas includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow hikes in and around Las Vegas, Nevada. Discover a region of diverse scenery and natural splendors—including Valley of Fire State Park’s petrified sand dunes; the Bristlecone Trail and its ancient trees; and La Madre Spring, with its bighorn sheep, deer, and other wildlife. Look inside for: • One-hour strolls to five-hour adventures • Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps • Trail Finder for best hikes with children, dogs, or great views • GPS coordinates