Hikernut's Grand Canyon Companion: A Guide to Hiking and Backpacking the Most Popular Trails Into the Canyon: Bright Angel, South Kaibab, and North Kaibab TrailsA Sense of Nature, 2008 - 90 pages Designed especially for the first-time day hiker or backpacker, this common sense guide contains everything needed to enjoy a fresh perspective and get below the rim of one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world: the Grand Canyon. Included is advice on equipment, permits, rules and restrictions, trail descriptions, and other tips—all geared toward the most popular, easily accessible, and well-maintained trails. Complete with full-color maps and photos, this beautiful guidebook provides prospective hikers with a real sense of what it takes to hike the canyon. |
Table des matières
Introduction | 1 |
South Rim Map | 7 |
Camping and Lodging | 15 |
Average Temperatures | 35 |
Map Key | 42 |
South Kaibab Map | 48 |
North Kaibab Map | 54 |
Trail Comparison Chart | 60 |
Cardiac Arrest | 66 |
Hypothermia | 72 |
Backcountry Permit | 86 |
Expressions et termes fréquents
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