Publisher's Synopsis
- Popular, proven format: the previous edition sold nearly 5,000 copies, strong numbers for a regional title
- Market: More than 40 million people went hiking/backpacking in the U.S. in 2016, with reasons ranging from enjoyment of the outdoors to health and exercise
- 26 featured backpacking trips, ranging from a few days to a couple weeks
- All-new photos, including a signature of full-color photographs
- Updated hike descriptions and a new section on the North Umpqua River Trail
- Carefully crafted itineraries that offer geographic diversity, beautiful landscapes, and attainable daily mileage goals
- The authors' ratings for scenery, solitude, and difficulty to help readers find the trip that's right for them
- Need-to-know details, such as trail highlights, mileage, elevation gain, days on the trail, shuttle distances, required permits, and more
