Hiking the Grand Canyon: A Detailed Guide to More Than 100 Trails

"Wherever you go in the Grand Canyon, you're likely to be treading in the footsteps of John Annerino. There's no one better to tap for insights on Grand Canyon lore, history and geography. . . Here, canyon master John Annerino unveils the greatest tales of Grand Canyon history."
--National Geographic Adventure

"John Annerino's exhaustive "Hiking the Grand Canyon" has good info on how to prepare physically -- and mentally -- for the trek, as well as extensive details on the trails and a guide on prepping for such dangers as flash floods."
--The Washington Post

"This is the one complete guidebook to Grand Canyon, including sections on human and natural history, geology, weather, trip reservations, physical conditioning, equipment, the trails and off-trail routes, climbing history, riverside hikes, and a very rare section on the Little Colorado gorge. With his extensive desert travel and climbing experience, John knows his subject and covers all of the popular routes and many of the more obscure ones. This book is well-written and, to the best of my knowledge, completely accurate."
--Essential Books, Grand Canyon Explorer

"Hiking the Grand Canyon is a great resource with mileage logs, trail descriptions, ratings, history, water caches, and just about everything else you need to overnight or spend a couple of weeks in the Canyon."--Grand Canyon Treks"This is the Grand Canyon trail guide I turn to most often. Anytime someone asks me a Grand Canyon I can't answer off the top of my head, this is the book I pull from the shelf."
--Grand Canyon Trekker

"Many Grand Canyon hikers are familiar with this author. John Annerino has written one of the most comprehensive trail guides ever for the Grand Canyon. Annerino also has a great section on physical AND psychological training. This book is an invaluable resource."
--Hit the Trail

Perfect for first-time visitors, day hikers, and seasoned canyoneers alike, expert hiker John Annerino's Hiking the Grand Canyon is one of the most user-friendly and comprehensive guides to America's premier natural wonder and UNESCO World heritage Site.

New durable fold-out waterproof map, "Trails of Grand Canyon National Park" of the Sierra Club Books bestseller.
~New color photographs and historical black and white photos
~Vignettes of the Canyon's Native Peoples, explorers, and trail blazers
~Environment, biogeography, geology, life zones, and sacred landmarks
~Preparation, training, clothing, gear, food, maps, hazards, and precautions
~Camping, lodging, guided trips, permits, and resources

Featuring detailed, authoritative descriptions of more than one hundred of the Canyon's best trails, from easier day hikes perfect for beginners to more rigorous, rim-to-river and cross-canyon treks.