| Hiking Las Vegas: The All-In-One Guide to Exploring Red Rock Canyon, Mt. Charleston, and Lake Mead Contributor(s): Whitney, Branch (Author) |
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ISBN: 1935396463 ISBN-13: 9781935396468 Publisher: Huntington Press OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Hiking - Travel | United States - West - Pacific (ak, Ca, Hi, Or, Wa) |
| Dewey: 917.931 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 7" W x 8.9" (1.60 lbs) 378 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - Las Vegas, Nevada - Geographic Orientation - Nevada - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Branch Whitney has hiked and climbed more than 3,000 miles, led more than 2,000 hikers to summits, and blazed wild and rewarding scrambling routes all over the Southwest. When Whitney claims that some of the best hiking and rock-scrambling in the United States are within an hour of the Las Vegas Strip, you can believe him. Covering Red Rock Canyon, Mount Charleston, and Lake Mead, Hiking Las Vegas is the definitive all-encompassing guide to the best outdoor adventures surrounding Sin City. The hikes range from relaxing trails perfect for families to challenging climbs for advanced daredevils. Whatever your level of fitness and experience, this book has an adventure for you. Every hike includes driving directions to the trailhead; a quick-reference guide to difficulty, distance, elevation, and completion time; step-by-step instructions on how to get from the trailhead to the final destination; gorgeous photos and helpful waypoints; and dozens of quick tips so you can stay safe while getting the best views possible. |