Denali National Park, Alaska: Guide to Hiking, Photography and Camping - 5438

A complete guide to dayhiking, backpacking, camping and photography in Denali National Park plus 3 hikes in Denali State Park. Dayhikes and backpacks for all abilities are described, including walks to picnic or enjoy wildflowers. You will find: 46 dayhikes ranging from a half-hour to 8 hours in length, 23 rated as easy; 7 dayhikes to do from Wonder Lake or Teklanika campgrounds; 12 backpacking trips plus 30 of the dayhikes can be extended to backpacks; 6 hikes near the park entrance; 3 popular backpacking trips in Denali State Park; Highlights and detailed descriptions for each hike; Ideas for variations on many of the hikes; Hike maps based on topographic maps; and Name of USGS maps useful for each hike. This book also covers: Techniques for hiking in tundra and trailless conditions; Tips for photographing Mt. McKinley and wildlife; Annotated bibliography for maps and books to enhance your visit; Information about park campgrounds and bus system; Addresses of companies providing transportation to the park from Anchorage and Fairbanks; and Contacts for information, lodging reservations, maps and books. The handy hike and backpack comparison table helps to quickly identify routes that match your ability and available time. Specifications: 256 pages, 181 B&W photos, 39 Maps. This is the third edition.
ASIN: 0967732727
VSKU: PKV.0967732727.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Ike Waits
Binding: Paperback