60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: St Louis: Including Sullivan, Potosi, and Farmington - Softcover

Steve, Henry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0897326121 ISBN 13: 9780897326124

Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press, 2006

Synopsis

Mention St. Louis and most people think of the famous arch. Residents and visitors-in-the-know appreciate the many outdoor recreational opportunities the Gateway to the West has to offer. With three new hikes and updated text, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: St. Louis points hikers to the best outdoor trails and rambles within easy reach of the city. Whether walking in the footsteps of Louis and Clark, exploring amazing rock formation in the Pickle Springs Natural Area, or trekking along a portion of the longest rails-to-trails paths in the U.S., hikers are sure to be amazed at the diversity of outdoor experiences awaiting them. The included hikes are located in Missouri as well as its neighbor, Illinois.

About this title

About the Author

Steve Henry grew up on a farm in the rolling hills of central Kansas, spending much of his youth working under the blue skies of the plains. After earning Bachelor's degrees in Marketing and Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University, he served a seven-year sentence in the offices of an insurance company. Missing the outdoor life, he escaped in 1985 to cycle across the continent twice, including one trek from Anchorage Alaska to Key West, Florida. He has also organized triathlons, led bicycle and backpack tours, written articles for outdoor publications and websites, and enjoyed many camping trips in between projects. When not wandering the woods and writing books about it, Steve admires the countryside from the driver's seat of a Peterbilt 379.

From the Back Cover

It s time to take a hike!
St. Louis residents grab your boots and get outside! Using clear and entertaining narrative, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: St. Louis eliminates doubts about where to hike and what to expect when you get to the trailhead. To locate and assess the best hikes
within a 60-mile radius of the St. Louis area, this guide is indispensable.
60 Hikes within 60 Miles: St. Louis blows the lid off the myth that you can t have a great trek close to home. The Gateway City may be an ever-expanding metropolis, but there are still plenty of thrilling hiking options. Choose among short and long hikes, hikes for children, hikes for dogs, hikes for wildflowers and for waterfalls, historic and scenic hikes, and many others.
Trail Descriptions allow you to assess each trail before you hike it
Detailed Trail Maps provide you with accurate trail information
Trail Profiles help you visualize altitude gain and loss
Directions and GPS coordinates lead you to the trailheads
Whether you live in St. Louis, St. Peters, Washington, or Sullivan, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: St. Louis provides you with the information you need to choose the perfect day hike in your area, including trail lengths, hiking times, and trail difficulty. So lace up those shoes or boots, sling that daypack, and hit the trail!

Edition details

• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0897326121
• ISBN 13: 9780897326124
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 302