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All of our guidebooks have been hiked, written, and published in the last several years giving you the most up-to-date trail information available. Our guidebooks are filled with relevant information, great maps, outstanding photography, and inspirational text.
Unusual to most guidebooks, the Hiking Idaho guidebooks include a section of the relevant 1:24,000-scale topographic map(s) for each hike. The maps (also known as 7.5-minute quadrangles) were produced by the U.S.G.S. and are the most detailed maps available. The maps allow you to visualize the topography you will experience while on your hike. All of the guidebooks include color photography, the author’s favorite hikes in various categories, and advice on safety and conservation.
This guidebook features 50 trails within two hours of Boise. A little less than a third of the book is dedicated to the Boise Front with the remaining trails located in or near Leslie Gulch, the Owyhee foothills, the Snake River Canyon, the Middle Fork of the Boise River, Sage Hen Reservoir and the forests near Idaho City, Lowman and Garden Valley. The diversity of the hikes is remarkable: from well-trod trails near Boise to lonely and little-known paths further away. The one common theme—all of the hikes are doable without a huge investment of time or physical effort.
All of the hikes lead to a defined destination that requires a hike of 5 miles or less (out-and-back or as a loop) and with less than 900 feet of gain. The book highlights an incredible amount of landscape diversity. The shortest hike is a half-mile with very little elevation gain and at the opposite end of the spectrum are longer “easy” hikes with enough elevation gain to require a little perspiration.
Features of this guide include:
“Best of” lists including forest, wildflower, view, easy backpacks,
family friendly, solitude, fall and sunset hikes.At-a-glance facts including distance, total elevation gain,
season, cautionary advice and time to complete.120 photographs, 24 pages in full-color.
Easy-to-reference maps for each trail.
Concise, accurate driving directions.
Notes about flora, fauna and recent wildfire impacts.
208 pages; 24 pages in full color.
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The 272-page guidebook features 64 walking adventures within two hours of Boise including trails near Featherville, Lowman, Idaho City, Sage Hen Reservoir, Garden Valley, the three forks of the Boise River, Leslie Gulch, and the foothills of the Owyhee Mountains. There are also trails along the Boise Front including the new Freddy's Stack Rock and Mahalo trails. This comprehensive and thoroughly researched guidebook will help you discover the most unforgettable hiking trails surrounding Boise.
Inside the guide, look for:
At-a-glance information including distance, total elevation gain, season, GPS waypoints, difficulty and cautionary advice.
The author's favorite hikes, including view, fall, solitude, wildflower, backpack, winter, family friendly, and hikes along river and creeks.
Advice on safety, wilderness etiquette and wilderness conservation.
Local information on flora, fauna and recent wildfires.
51 USGS-based topographical maps.
Over 100 photographs, 24 pages in full-color.
272 pages.
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Discover over 80 dog-friendly trails, paths, and parks within 90 minutes of the Treasure Valley. You and your dog will discover wildflower-covered hillsides in spring, shaded paths along cool streams and rivers in summer, the dramatic Owyhee desert in cooler seasons, and many all-weather options. In Treasure Valley Dog Hikes & Walks, you will find a mix of on- and off-leash adventures suitable for dogs and people of all energy and fitness levels.
Inside the guide, look for:
At-a-glance information including distance, difficulty, leash requirements, and cautionary "tails".
The author's and their dogs' favorite adventures.
Advice on hiking with your dog, including etiquette, gear, safety, and helpful "in-fur-mational" tips.
Information about local flora, fauna, wildlife, rangeland, and wildfires.
264 pages.
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Hiking Idaho is excited to announce the completion of The Hiker's Guide Idaho's Sawtooth Country. The 232-page guidebook highlights 60 of the greatest walking adventures in the Sawtooth, White Cloud and Salmon River Mountains, all surrounding the Stanley Basin. Presented in an easy-to-follow format, this guidebook will help the novice hiker to the seasoned backcountry veteran discover some of the most beautiful hiking destinations in the area.
Inside the guide, look for:
At-a-glance information including distance, total elevation gain, season, GPS waypoints, difficulty and cautionary advice.
The author's favorite hikes, including early season, solitude, view, wildflower, backpack, fall, easy and hikes along creeks.
Advice on safety, wilderness etiquette and wilderness conservation.
Local information on flora, fauna and recent wildfires.
36 USGS-based topographical maps.
Over 90 photographs, 16 pages in full-color.
232 pages; 16 pages in full color.
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The 240-page The Hiker's Guide McCall & Cascade (2nd Edition) highlights 65 of the greatest walking adventures in the mountains near McCall, Cascade, Warm Lake and New Meadows. In the 2nd edition of the guidebook you will find 21 new hikes, different options for hikes found in the 1st edition, improved USGS-based maps and color photography. The new guidebook is completely rewritten as the author hiked nearly all of the trails again. A few hikes have been removed from the 1st edition and some hikes are now combined into one hike description. You will also find up-to-date information on which trails were impacted by the 2015 Tepee Springs Fire. This comprehensive guide will help you find the most spectacular mountain destinations in the area.
Inside the guide, look for:
At-a-glance information including distance, total elevation gain, season, GPS waypoints, difficulty and cautionary advice.
The author's favorite hikes, including early season, solitude, view, wildflower, backpack, fall, easy and hikes along creeks.
Advice on safety, wilderness etiquette and wilderness conservation.
Local information on flora, fauna and recent wildfires.
39 USGS-based topographical maps.
Over 100 photographs, 16 pages in full-color.
240 pages; 16 pages in full color.
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Explore 65 hiking routes in the spectacular Pioneer, Smoky, and Boulder Mountains. In The Hiker's Guide Sun Valley & Ketchum you will find a diverse range of hikes within a 45-mile drive from Sun Valley & Ketchum. This meticulously researched guidebook will help the novice hiker, the seasoned backcountry veteran, or the adventuresome backpacker discover some of the most beautiful hiking destinations in the area.
Inside the guide, look for:
At-a-glance information including distance, total elevation gain, season, GPS waypoints, difficulty and cautionary advice.
The author's favorite hikes, including view, fall, solitude, wildflower, backpack, winter, and family friendly.
Advice on safety, wilderness etiquette and wilderness conservation.
Local information on flora, fauna and recent wildfires.
35 USGS-based topographical maps.
Over 100 photographs, 24 pages in full-color.
264 pages.
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Stretching nearly 1,000 miles from Nevada to Canada, the Idaho Centennial Trail (I.C.T.) passes through some of the most dramatic scenery in the state of Idaho. Pristine alpine lakes, wildflower-filled meadows, soaring mountains, lush forests, and rarely visited wilderness await those who explore its wild, rugged, and remote trails.
This up-to-date guidebook contains all the information you need to thru-hike the entire trail. The I.C.T. was researched and hiked by Lisa and Jeremy Johnson in 2020. The book is organized into seven regions. Each region contains sections that include detailed trail descriptions, camp-to-camp mileage, alternate routes, and access points. Whether you are hiking a section (i.e. the Sawtooth Wilderness, the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, the Frank-Church River of No Return Wilderness, etc.), you'll find this book to be an invaluable resource.
At-a-glance details including trail distances, hiking seasons, elevation gain and loss, and camping options.
Sights and side-trips along the trail route, including hot springs, as well as historical and cultural interests.
Recommended itineraries for thru-hikers.
Advice on planning and preparing for the trip, including information on gear, safety, and resupply locations.
The book is printed in full-color.
266 pages
Welcome to the Hells Canyon & Seven Devils Country guidebook, featuring 55 hikes in the backcountry of the Payette and Nez Perce National Forests. This diverse Idaho landscape invites you with new discoveries, from the rough-hewn Hells Canyon to the wildflower-covered hillsides and snow-capped peaks of the Hitt, Cuddy, West, and Seven Devils Mountains.
This comprehensive guidebook offers a variety of adventures suitable for all fitness levels. Designed in an easy-to-follow format, it will assist both beginner hikers and experienced backcountry explorers in discovering the most beautiful trails in this little-visited area.
Inside the guide, look for:
At-a-glance information including distance, total elevation gain, recom-mended season, difficulty, and GPS coordinates for trailheads and destinations
The Author’s Favorite Hikes include scenic views, wildflowers, solitude, fall foliage, backpacking, wildlife, family-friendly options, and winter hikes
Advice on safety, wilderness eti-quette, and conservation
Information about local flora, fauna, and history
Detailed trail maps