Part I: Welcome to the Grand Canyon, the Greatest Canyon on Earth -- Mysteries of the Deep -- Above the Rim : Before You Go -- Below the Rim : Now What -- Hiking the Grand Canyon : The Journey of Your Life -- Native Peoples of the Grand Canyon -- Biogeography : Life Zones of the Grand Canyon -- Geology : Reading the Rocks -- Part II: Trails of the Grand Canyon -- South Rim -- Bright Angel Trail : Day Hike, Rim to River, and Rim to Rim -- South Kaibab Trail : Day Hike, Rim to River, and Rim to Rim -- Hermit Trail : Day Hikes and Rim to River -- Boucher Trail : Day Hikes and Rim to River -- South Bass Trail : Day Hikes and Rim to River -- Grandview Trail : Day Hikes, Rim to Mesa, and Beyond -- Hance Trail : Day Hikes and Rim to River -- Tanner Trail : Day Hikes and Rim to River -- Hualapai (Havasupai) Trail : Rim to Waterfalls -- Trans Canyon Trails and Routes : Point to Point Hikes and Treks -- North Rim Trails -- North Kaibab Trail : Day Hike, Rim to River, and Rim to Rim -- Nankoweap (Route) Trail : Day Hike and Rim to River -- North Bass Trail : Day Hike and Rim to River -- Thunder River Trail : Rim to Falls and Rim to River -- TransCanyon Trails and Routes : Point to Point Hikes and Treks -- Colorado River Trails : Riverside Hikes, Trails, and Routes -- Western Grand Canyon Trails -- Afterword.
Summary:
"Perfect for first-time visitors and seasoned campers alike, expert hiker John Annerino's Hiking the Grand Canyon is one of the most user-friendly and comprehensive guides to one of America's premier natural wonders. Hiking the Grand Canyon provides detailed, authoritative descriptions of more than one hundred of the area's best trails, from easier day hikes perfect for beginners to more rigorous, rim-to-river and cross-canyon treks that challenge the most experienced of hikers. Throughout this guide, Annerino offers invaluable information to help you enhance your enjoyment of the natural beauty and wonder of the Grand Canyon. He includes advice on: Hiking equipment and technique; Clothing and food requirements for various treks; Tips on dealing with various climates and weather; Navigating lodging and camping sites in the Canyon; Booking guided expeditions; and much more! Featuring a pull-out map of the Grand Canyon and Native American and Spanish language guides, this commemorative edition of Hiking the Grand Canyon is the only guide you'll ever need when planning your next trek"-- Provided by publisher.
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