Publisher's Synopsis
- Popular, proven format: the previous edition (9780899973838) sold more than 12,000 copies
- Market: According to NPS, more than 4.5 million people visited Yosemite National Park in 2019
- This title has long been considered the go-to book for Yosemite
- 96 trips of varying length and difficulty-almost every trail in Yosemite and most of the trails just outside the park
- Perfect book to find less-frequented trails, especially since permits are hard to obtain for Yosemite's most popular trailheads
- Detailed trip narratives that weave in natural history and human history observations, with an emphasis on Yosemite's geology
- At-a-glance icons highlighting the best spots for views, camping, swimming, and more
- Trail log for each trip, listing distances to all junctions and major waypoints
- Comprehensive information on lodging, permits, and other park activities
- Descriptions of the region's history, geology, flora, and fauna
- Geology, biology and history sections reviewed by NPS experts
- Introduction to Leave No Trace principles
- New to this edition: a standalone map (based on field-collected GPS tracks) for each hike and trails broken into more trips for ease of use
- Author has been exploring Yosemite for 30 years
