The Cedar Mesa country in southeast Utah is a land of convoluted cliffs with arches, natural bridges, hoodoos, spires, hat rocks, ledges, and alcoves. It is a land of flash floods and extreme temperatures that demands much from those who would explore it. It is also an unparalleled museum of geological features and ancestral Puebloan culture. This fascinating culture flowered for more than a millennium and visitors to southeast Utah are treated to a sampling of archaeological wonders. A Hiking Guide to Cedar Mesa describes sixty-three routes, ranging from quarter-mile walks to fifteen-mile day hikes, loops, and multi-day backpack trips. There is essential information on permits, weather, gear, road, trailhead access, geology, human history in the region, and leave-no-trace camping. Care is given to name only those well-known archaeological sites that are visible or immediately accessible from roads. Throughout, the author emphasizes proper visitation protocol for fragile archaeological sites. He states, "I have been touched by this landscape and would prefer to keep its teachings and secrets to myself, but I cannot. The experience of the desert should be available to everyone with the motivation to encounter it."

A richly illustrated guide to the trails of this unique and varied western New Mexico area.

The hikes in this book range from easy strolls suitable for families with children to extended adventures into remote corners of an incredible landscape.

Whether you're a first-time backpacker, an occasional weekend warrior, or a seasoned long-distance trekker, this guide is a must for any backpacking, hiking, or camping trip. Supreme long-distance hiker Andrew Skurka—accomplished adventure athlete, speaker, guide, and writer—shares his knowledge in this essential guide to backpacking gear and skills. Skurka recounts what he's learned from more than 30,000 miles of long-distance hikes, including the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails, and the 4,700-mile Alaska-Yukon Expedition. A show-and-tell guide to clothing, footwear, backpacks, shelter and sleep systems, camp stoves, and more, as well as tips on foot care, campsite selection, and hiking efficiency, this single book contains all the knowledge you'll need to hit the trail. This second edition features 16 new pages (including food on the trail and other essentials), and updates all gear recommendations.

Cedar Mesa Hiking GuideCedar Mesa and nearby Comb Ridge in southern Utah are famous for two things, the myriad of canyons / ravines that make great backcountry hikes and the cultural history of the large concentration of Anasazi ruins, petroglyphs and art panels here. This book covers thirty-seven prominent canyons in Cedar Mesa and Comb Ridge that can be hiked. Hundred of hikes are possible by looping together multiple canyons or forks. Some of the hikes are easy to do day-trips while others are in remote canyons that require up to a week to fully explore. Key GPS coordinates are provided with trail descriptions, driving directions, full color topographical maps for the hikes and photographs. Hike among the Anasazi ruins and immerse yourself into the historical past. There are many rugged remote canyons to be explored in this outdoor museum with many short easy hikes to long backpacking adventures that will challenge the hardiest of hikers. Arch Canyon, Bullet Canyon, Butler Canyon, Collins Canyon, Coyote Canyon, Deer Canyon, Government Trail, Grand Gulch, Hat Flat, Johns Canyon, Kane Gulch, Lime Creek, McCloyd Canyon, Mule Canyon, Owl Creek, Fish Creek, Pollys Canyons, Road Canyon, Shagrila Canyon, Sheiks Canyon, Slickhorn Canyon, Step Canyon, Todie Canyon and Water Canyon are some of the best canyon hikes in southern Utah.Explore the House on Fire Ruin, Fallen Roof Ruin, Arch Canyon Ruin, Mule Canyon Seven Tower Ruin, Perfect Kiva Ruin, Jail House Ruin, Butler Wash Ruin, Seven Kiva Ruin Sand Island Rock Art Panel, Procession Panel and many more historical sites in the Cedar Mesa area.Get started today and plan your trip to hiking these breathtaking vistas of canyon country in southern Utah.

A guide to hiking trails in Utah's national parks and wilderness areas, illustrated with 320 full color photographs and trail maps.