This guide, originally published in 2014 and updated in 2018, is about hiking and generally exploring desert areas, specifically southwest Utah and adjacent areas (southern Nevada and northern Arizona). There is no better way to experience the ruggedness and beauty, the history of settlement by Native Americans and later pioneers, and the solitude than by simply hiking and exploring. The purpose in writing this book is to enhance the enjoyment of all who wish to sample the richness of southwest Utah and adjacent areas.
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Included in the 141 page book are more than 25 color maps and more than 50 color photos taken during the hikes. Twenty-five hikes are featured, each one includes: a general description of the hike; trailhead access; average hiking time; hiking distance; fees and permits; elevations; best season for the hike; trail rating (difficulty); type of hike; United States Geological Survey map(s) used for the hike; online resources about each hike; a sense of humor/playfulness for each hike; and a full description of finding the trailhead and the hike.
Additional chapters cover “How to Use This Guide,” “Desert Hiking Tips,” “Quick Hiking Guide,” “Trailhead Locator Maps,’ and a five pages of “Information Sources.”
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Hiking Southwest Utah and Adjacent Areas
Written by Melinda Charlet, The Indpendent (7/2/15)
This hiking guide, written by local author Tom Garrison, is a great resource for those wishing to explore southwest Utah hiking trails. It provides all of the information you need to safely take on a number of well-known area hikes, along with quite a few you may not have heard of before. It would be a helpful addition to the backpacks of avid hikers as well as of those new to exploring the area.
Hiking Southwest Utah and Adjacent Areas
Tom has captured the essence of the hiking experience of southwestern Utah in a format that is easy to read and understand.
I've done many of the hikes described here and Tom has done an excellent job in describing not only the hike, but the prep necessary to not only make the trek more enjoyable but safe.
Bill Painter, St. George, Utah
Hiking Southwest Utah and Adjacent Areas
This hiking book will interests all types of hikers. I've been on 90% of these hikes and can verify that the group of hikes Tom has included are excellent and each one has its own interesting points. Most of the local long-time residents are not familiar with some of these hikes and would enjoy knowing about them. Newcomers and visitors to this area interested in the outdoors would love to have this information. I highly recommend this hiking book!
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