Description
Nevada boasts some of the most diverse and beautiful landscapes in North America and is rich in trails that embrace the state’s scenic, geologic, and historic resources. Mike White, renowned outdoors writer and instructor, now offers a guide to fifty of the best Nevada hikes, ranging across the entire state from the Mojave Desert to the Sierra Nevada, from sagebrush basins to the alpine heights of the Ruby Mountains. Here are hikes for every taste and level of fitness, including outings suitable for families with small children and full-scale assaults on challenging peaks. Each hike is described in terms of its route and special features, and includes a map and elevation profile. The book also offers information about the geology, wildlife, plants, history, and weather features of Nevada, as well as helpful directions to ensure safe and comfortable travel in Nevada’s rugged and isolated backcountry. This is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking enjoyable adventures in some of the country’s most spectacular natural regions.

Reviews
"If ever there was a 'must have' book for Nevada and visiting hikers, it's this one." — Nevada Appeal

"White's information is impeccable. Each hike is explained via a map; a graphlike profile showing altitude, distance, and elevation gain; level of difficulty; water availablity; specific direction to the trailhead; and practically a step-by-step description of the hike itself. There's also an educational section describing the various geographical 'zones' to be encountered on the hikes. Wisely, another section addresses the issues of history, geology, climate, seasons, lightning, altitude, hypothermia, sun, water, and animals—all of which help hikers be better prepared. This thoughtful book is a must-have for those who want to expand their hiking horizons." —Allen Pierleoni, The Sacramento Bee, 29 June 2006

"In this enlightening and well-illustrated book, you wouldn't suspect there was a casino in all of Nevada. The author goes from the state's alpine lakes and meadows to its sagebrush and yucca lowlands, pausing first for a primer on backcountry travel, flora and fauna, geology, climate, and history." —Christine Delsol, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 November 2006