Afoot & Afield: Las Vegas & Southern Nevada: A Comprehensive Hiking Guide
Beffort, Brian
ISBN 10: 0899976514 ISBN 13: 9780899976518
Published by Wilderness Press, 2010
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More than 100 great hikes around Las Vegas? Youve hit the jackpot!
Within a couple hours drive of the Strips bright lights and casinos, youll find mind-bending geology, colorful plants, fascinating animals, expansive views, and magical landscapes. Afoot & Afield Las Vegas & Southern Nevada takes you beyond the countrys fastest-growing metropolitan area on more than 100 great hikes, including popular destinations such as Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Valley of Fire State Park, Death Valley National Park, and Mt. Charleston. Discover lesser-known areas like Anniversary Narrows, Arrow Canyon, Bowl of Fire, and the Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness.
Showcasing the regions diversity, the trips range from a half-hour stroll through a lush canyon to a 20-mile trek up Southern Nevadas highest peak. The second edition features a half dozen new trips, several significantly revised routes, and fully updated maps and descriptions for existing trips.
For every trip youll find:
- Highlights summarizing the trips best features
- An easy-to-read-map
- At-a-glance essential information, including distance, hiking time, elevation change, difficulty rating, GPS waypoints for key locations, and whether you need 4WD to reach the trailhead
- Complete trip description and hiking directions
About the Author: In his work as the outdoors editor for the “Reno Gazette-Journal” and now as the associate director for Friends of Nevada Wilderness, native-Nevadan Brian Beffort has explored the wide valleys, soaring peaks, and twisting canyons of Nevada. Some of his favorite landscapes are in Southern Nevada, near Las Vegas. He lives in Reno with his wife and son.
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Title: Afoot & Afield: Las Vegas & Southern Nevada:...
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition