The Sierra Club Guides To The National Parks Of The Desert Southwest

Newly revised and updated, this guide offers practical travel information to the desert Southwest's national parks.

Arches, Big Bend, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Carlsbad Caverns, Grand Canyon, Guadalupe Mountains, Mese Verde, Petrified Forest, Zion.

Many color photographs and maps enhance the detailed description of each park. Also use companion volumes on the parks of the East and Middle West (1986), the Desert Southwest (1984), and the Pacific Southwest and Hawaii (1984).

A history and detailed description is given for each park.

* More than 100 hikes included * Includes lesser-visited Dinosaur National Monument, Salinas National Monument, Snow Canyon State Park, and northern San Rafael Swel, as well as the major parks and wilderness areas * Includes trips in more recently designated national monuments and wilderness areas such as Grand Staircase-Escalante, Canyons of the Ancients, Black Ridge Canyons, and more Hiking the Southwest Canyon Country will take you from the Colorado Plateau to the Grand Canyon to the banks of the Rio Grande. Perfect for hikers off all levels, this guidebook features trips that highlight the dramatic scenery of the Four Corners Region, from waterfalls and natural bridges to slot canyons. Each itinerary offers options such as day hikes, backpacking trips, scenic drives, raft trips, and visits to archaeological sites. You'll find a "Best Places Adventure Chart" that compares features of hikes such as rock art, arches, and serene rivers.