Experience the Grand Canyon's beauty by hiking past the bustling overlooks and beyond the busy trails. Find 60 of the best hiking routes along the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon guided by maps, color photos and desert hiking tips--all in a quick access format.

Full of commentary of his many and varied explorations including maps and photographs, this book is a must for anyone aspiring to hike remote areas of the Grand Canyon.

WINNER OF THE 2017 NATIONAL OUTDOOR BOOK AWARDS (INSTRUCTIONAL CATEGORY) Make the Dream of a Long Distance Thru-Hike a Reality Have you been dreaming of the summer when you can hike the Appalachian Trail? Or marvel at the snow-capped peaks along the Pacific Crest Trail? Or simply section hike the Continental Divide Trail? In Backpacker’s Long Trails, Liz “Snorkel” Thomas, former women’s speed record holder for the AT and veteran of twenty long trails, gives you the tools to make this dream a reality. Included is trail-proven advice on selecting gear, stocking resupplies, and planning your budget and schedule, complete with gorgeous photographs of life on the trail. Along the way, enjoy sneak peeks into not only the Triple Crown trails, but also lesser-known long trails throughout North America.

A technical canyoneering guidebook to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River in Arizona by Todd Martin. 2nd Edition, slightly revised from the first.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience--an end-to-end, rim-to-river exploration of the Grand Canyon. The authors have debuted a film-Into the Canyon-in February of 2019 that explores their hike through the canyon Award-winning photographer Pete McBride, along with best-selling authors Kevin Fedarko and Hampton Sides, takes us on a gripping adventure story told through stunning, never-before-seen photography and powerful essays. By hiking the entire 750 miles of Grand Canyon National Park--from the Colorado River to the canyon rim--McBride captures the majesty of as well as calling us to protect America's open-aired cathedral. The 2019 Public Lands Alliance Partnership Book of the Year, this is the most spectacular collection of Grand Canyon imagery ever seen, showing beauty from vantages where no other photographers have ever stood. It will also highlight the conservation challenges this iconic national park faces as visitation numbers grow and development pressures surrounding it mount. This photography will inspire and remind us why we protect such a cherished public space. Proceeds benefit the Grand Canyon Conservancy, and the accompanying documentary Into the Canyon has been shown at the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival and the Aspen Film Festival in February of 2019 as well as debuting on the National Geographic Channel--all in time for the national park's centennial.

"Each hike is rated for difficulty and includes a map, a description of the route and the best campsites from which to start your hike"--P. [4] of cover.

Fully revised, updated, and expanded, this ever-popular Sierra Club Totebook® is an information-packed guide to America's best-known national park, the destination of more than 4 1/2 million visitors annually. Hiking the Grand Canyonopens up a complete range of outdoor experiences, describing the rigors, attractions, and landmarks of more than 100 of the Canyon's best trails. It provides detailed, authoritative trail and route descriptions for strenuous but rewarding hikes to and from the Colorado River, as well as relatively easy day hikes along the Canyon's North and South Rims. John Annerino offers seasoned advice on lodging, hiking equipment and technique, safety, weather and clothing, food requirements, map selection, and wilderness ethics to help users plan their trips and enhance their enjoyment of the Grand Canyon's natural wonders. Also included are discussions of the park's Native American history, natural history and geology, and tips on rafting and pack-animal excursions. For adventurers familiar with the Canyon's many wonders, as for first-time visitors, this is the most user-friendly and comprehensive guide available to one of the truly incomparable sites on Earth.