7 great hiking books for Utah hikers and backpackers
Utah's National Parks: Hiking, Camping, and Vacationing in Utah's Canyon Country : Zion,
Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands by Ron Adkison is a basic guide book to Utah's National Parks. Some of the best hikes in Utah fill the pages of this book. Definitely a must-own for anyone who spends a lot of time in the National Parks.
- Utah's National Parks: Hiking, Camping, and Vacationing in Utah's Canyon Country : Zion,
Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands by Ron Adkison is a basic guide book to Utah's National Parks. Some of the best hikes in Utah fill the pages of this book. Definitely a must-own for anyone who spends a lot of time in the National Parks.
- Western Uinta Backcountry Guide - by Scott Patterson is written by a guy who has been on all the trails. With great descriptions of the trail areas and details as to which Geological Survey
map covers the trail, you can't go wrong with this book.
- Hiking the Wasatch--by John Veranth -- A fine gift for the Salt Lake area hiker, this book is
accurate and detailed as far as the difficulty of the hiking goes. Great info on the flora, fauna, and geography of the area.
- Hiking Utah's High Uintas: 99 Day and Overnight Hikes - Probst- Great Descriptions and
coverage of 99 of the main trails/hikes in the High Uintas. A nice addition to a hiker's library.
- Hiking from Here to WOW: WOW Guides Utah Canyon Country : 90 Trails to the Wonder of
Wilderness (Wow Series) -- by Kathy and Craig Copeland -- A book done by folks who have hiked all the trails, this is another great book for Utah hikers. Great info for the canyon
wilderness novice.
- Utah's Incredible Backcountry Trails by David Day - Informative, easy to read, and filled with
detailed maps, this book shows not only the popular trails, but many that aren't so well used. Great gift for the hiker or backpacker!
- 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Salt Lake City: Including Ogden, Provo, and the Uintas by Greg
Witt -This book is one of the best on hiking near the Wasatch Front. Filled with excellent photos and detailed descriptions, it's a must have for anyone interested in hiking in the area.
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