November 30, 2006
best arizona hikes

Hiking in the area of the Mogollon Rim of Arizona?
Walking paths near the Mogollon Rim
Try this site: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/mog_rim/rec_mogollon.shtml
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Best Easy Day Hikes Sedona, 2nd (Best Easy Day Hikes Series) $5.07 Renowned for the natural splendor of its red rock canyons and high-desert landscapes, Sedona, Arizona has become a quiet retreat for outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. Veteran hiker and author Bruce Grubbs has compiled a guide to 30 of the best day hikes in the Sedona area. Accurate maps and detailed directions make this conveniently pocket-sized handbook both easy to use and authoritative... |
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Best Easy Day Hikes Tucson (Best Easy Day Hikes Series) $5.07 Best Easy Day Hikes Tucson includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.... |
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Best Short Hikes in Arizona $10.23 Perfect for families, sightseers, and people with busy schedulesincludes "user-friendly" charts for easy selection of just the right outing. ·More than 60 short hikes (ranging from a fraction of a mile to just over 7 miles round trip) ·A mix of popular hikes and little-known gems showcasing scenic Arizona ·Many hikes in or accessible from major metro areas plus destination parks and lan... |
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Best Hikes with Dogs Arizona $7.36 Renee Guillory and her canine companions, Artemis and Sparky, have hiked more than 700 miles together in Arizona. Now they share their favorite trails, presented through dog-centric eyes. On most trails, you'll encounter few people to dodge. Most hikes offer shade, if not water, to help keep your dog cool in extreme Arizona conditions. They emphasize terrain that's easy on the paws and give advance warning, trail by trail, on canine hazards to watch for. There are also tips on dealing with canine emergencies and for hiking with minimum dog-impact on the environment. Ranging from day hikes to extended backpacking trips, many trails included are clustered around urban areas including Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Sedona/Prescott, and other communities in Mogollon Rim country. There are hikes as far-flung as the Mexican border and in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. |
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Best Hikes With Children in Arizona $2.97 The newest addition to the Best Hikes with Children series (see page 27), this guide takes families beyond Arizona's traditional tourist spots to conifer forests, painted deserts, and everything in between. In the diverse terrain, children will discover petrified forests, Native American ruins, and even Old West ghost towns. Complete trail descriptions with information on points of interest, flora and fauna, and campsite locations are complemented by easy-to-read maps. |
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Best Short Hikes in Arizona (Best Short Hikes) $13.48 Perfect for families, sightseers, and people with busy schedules?includes "user-friendly" charts for easy selection of just the right outing. ·More than 60 short hikes (ranging from a fraction of a mile to just over 7 miles round trip) ·A mix of popular hikes and little-known gems showcasing scenic Arizona ·Many hikes in or accessible from major metro areas plus destination parks and landmarks Don and Barbara Laine present the best of the best of Arizona?s short hikes?with an emphasis on "user-friendly." To make selection easy, a "Hikes at a Glance" chart lists trails by distance, elevation gain, difficulty, and location. Other charts list hikes by best places to admire rock formations, see desert plant life, enjoy scenic views, explore historic and prehistoric sites, relax along a shady stream or lake, take the kids, or see wildlife. Important details such as entry fees, restrooms, drinking water, and campground information are listed up front; there?s a map and elevation profile for each hike. That?s to say nothing of the breadth of experiences (from sandy desert floor to steep mountainside and riparian environment) awaiting you; or the detailed trail descriptions with tips on where Hollywood movies were filmed and background on old cabins and mines. Most hikes are rated easy or moderate?making them perfect for families?plus a selection of more strenuous hikes. Regions include the Phoenix, Sedona, Tucson/southern Arizona, and Flagstaff/northeastern Arizona areas; the Grand Canyon (north and south rims) and Petrified Forest National Parks; and Organ Pipe and Chiracahua National Monuments. |
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