Day Hikes In Grand Teton National Park: 89 Great Hikes

Now in its 5th edition, Day Hikes In Grand Teton National Park includes a thorough selection of 89 day hikes throughout this national park and around the town of Jackson. The hikes include easy-to-follow directions and are well organized by region, making the valley and mountain range easily accessible for everyone. The book offers many options for hiking--from exploring a short distance from the trailhead to climbing thousands of feet in elevation through canyons that lead up to fantastic vantage points. Highlights include lakeshore paths, cascading creeks, rock-walled canyons, panoramic overlooks, waterfalls, hot springs, fishermen trails, prime wildlife habitats, North America's largest landslide, and two hikes atop the Jackson Hole Ski Resort. The hikes range from well-known destinations (like Jenny Lake and Jackson Lake) to quiet, backcountry trails.The town of Jackson lies near the south entrance to the park and is a thriving tourist destination in itself. Several hikes are located around Jackson; areas include the Snow King Trail Network (within walking distance of downtown), the National Elk Refuge, the Gros Ventre Range, and the Teton Pass Trail Network. The Jackson Hole Ski Resort is adjacent to the southwest end of the park. The resort's aerial trams operates year-round, offering access to the summit and connecting to a network of trails leading into the park.Each hike includes its own map and directions. Statistics and summaries guide the hiker in choosing a trail that matches their ability and intentions. Trail accessibility information for dogs is also included. No additional maps are needed, but map references are included for extending the hikes. The author has written extensively on Montana and Wyoming hiking trails and has personally hiked all of these routes. Companion guides include Day Hikes In Yellowstone National Park and Day Hikes In the Beartooth Mountains.

Author: Robert Stone

Publisher: Day Hike Books

Publication Date: March 18, 2014

Number of Pages: 272 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1573420697

ISBN-13: 9781573420693