Sierra
Nevada Topographic map
By: Imus Geographics
Pub Date: 2006
Publisher: Imus Geographics
Binding: Folded Map
ISBN: 0966534522
List Price:
$9.95
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An
indispensable tool for navigating in the Sierra, this map shows elevations,
lakes, trails, roads, and much more.
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Tahoe
Rim Trail: Exploring the Jewel
By: Vollmer, Mark and Shady,
Scott
Pub Date: 2003
Publisher: Carmel Publishing
Illustrated: Photos
Binding: Hardcover
Page Count: 153
ISBN: 1886312222
List Price:
$35 plain hardcover,
$125 limited edition
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This coffee
table book, available in both limited edition and plain hardcover,
details the beauty and hard work that went into the creation of the
Rim Trail. $25 from the sale of each limited edition - which
includes a mounted print by each of the two photographers - will be
donated to the Rim Trail Association.
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Hiking
in the sierra nevada
By: Mock, John & O'Neil, Kimberly
Pub Date: 2002
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Illustrated: Maps
Binding: Paperback
Page Count: 303
ISBN: 1740592727
List Price:
$17.99
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This
guide to the Lake Tahoe Basin and Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National
Parks features the best day hikes, weekend backpacks, and long-distance treks.
It includes trail descriptions, contour maps for every hike, a wildlife
section, information on access towns, transportations to trailheads, and
more! |
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BARK IN The pARK: The 40 Best
Places to Hike With Your Dog in the Reno/Lake Tahoe Region
By: Steele-Carlin, Sherrill, Illustrated by
Chesworth, Andrew
Pub Date: 2003
Publisher: Cruden Bay Books
Illustrated: Drawings
Binding: Paperback
Page Count: 144
ISBN: 0974408301
List Price:
$12.95
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This
handy guide for dog lovers ranks the top 40 places to hike with your pooch.
Also included are skiing with your dog, creating a canine first aid hiking
kit, outfitting Rover for a hike, low-impact hiking with your dog, and more.
Grab that leash and hit the trail! |
The
TAhoe
Rim Trail Map
Publisher: Take It Outdoors
Price:$9.95/$8.96
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This great fold-out map of the Tahoe Rim Trail
includes mountain biking sections, GPS waypoints, and water sources as
well as elevations, hikes, and other points of interest.It is also
somewhat waterproof and is both an elevation profile map as well as a
regular overview map. A must-have item for Tahoe Rim Trail hikers. |
The
Tahoe Rim Trail Guide
By: Hauserman, Tim
Pub Date: June, 2002
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Illustrated: Photos, Drawings, & Maps
Binding: Paperback
Page Count: 252
ISBN: 0899972888
List Price:
$15.95
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The
Tahoe Rim Trail, a spectacular 165-mile loop winding completely around Lake
Tahoe, officially opened in September of 2001 after 17 years and countless
hours of labor. The trail takes you through old Washoe hunting grounds, along
trails made by game and early settlers, through waist-high grasses and stands
of red fir and Jeffrey pine, andalong cool mountain streams. This definitive
guide tells all about weather, when to go, flora and fauna, how to enjoy
the trail with kids, and much more. |
Pacific
Crest Trail Town Guide
By: Croot, Leslie
Pub Date: March 2001
Publisher: Pacific Crest Trail Assn.
Illustrated: Maps
Binding: Paperback
Page Count: 95
ISBN: 0966416120
List Price:
$7.99
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This
book is a compilation of the communities on or near the Pacific Crest Trail.
It lists the services they provide such as laundromats, ATMs, and medical
facilities. The book is illustrated with basic maps showing the towns in
relation to the PCT. There is also an introduction with useful information for
hiking the PCT. |
California
Hiking: A Foghorn
Outdoors Guide
By: Brown, Ann Marie
and Stienstra, Tom
Pub Date: 2001
Publisher: Avalon Travel Pub.
Illustrated: Photos, Illustrations, & Maps
Binding: Trade paper
Page Count: 869
ISBN: 1566912466
List Price: $19.95
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Billed
as "The Complete Guide to More Than 1,000 of the Best Hikes", this
new edition from Foghorn for 2001-2002 contains detailed descriptions of hikes
of varying lengths, difficulty, and terrain. From short morning hikes along
the coast to multi-day backpacking trips in the Sierra Nevada, this guide has
all the information you need for an enjoyable hiking experience. |
The
Pacific Crest Trail: A Hiker’s Companion
By: Berger, Karen and Smith, Daniel
Pub Date: 2000
Publisher: Countryman Press
Illustrated: B&W Photos and Maps
Binding: Paperback
Page Count: 300
ISBN: 0881504319
List Price: $19.95
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This
book describes each section of the PCT in detail, and recommends the best day
hikes and short backpack trips from each trailhead. The authors also describe
the natural, geological, and human history of the region. Trail descriptions
are complimented by black and white photographs. There is also a section of
color photographs. Some maps are included. |
101
Hikes in Northern California
By: Heid, Matt
Pub Date: 2000
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Illustrated: b&w Photos and Maps
Binding: Paperback
Page Count: 265
ISBN: 0899972578
List Price $16.95
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This
book covers 101 hiking trails from Sequoia National Park north to Redwood
National Park. There are hikes for every season, skill level, and interest.
The hikes can be done in a single day, but many are ideal for overnight
backpacking trips. The entry for each hike gives background information on the
area, a description of the trail, and detailed directions to the trailhead. |
Best
Easy Day Hikes Northern Sierra
By: Adkinson,
Ron
Pub Date:2000
Publisher: Falcon Press Pub.
Page Count: 93
List Price: $6.95
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Fitting
easily into your pocket or daypack, this small volume will be a good companion
for a non-taxing walk through the woods. This book covers the Northern Sierra
form Frazier Falls to Powell Lake to St. Mary’s Pass with easy-to-follow
maps, difficulty ratings, and descriptions of what you will see along the
trail. |
Best
Easy Day Hikes Lake Tahoe
By: Salcedo, Tracy
Pub Date: 2000
Publisher: Falcon Press Pub.
Illustrated: Maps
Binding: Paperback
Page Count: 93
ISBN:1560448660
List Price $6.95
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Bookshelf
Stores have sold hundreds of this handy, affordable volume. This compact book
is essential for the quiet hiker. Detailed maps and easy-to-follow trails make
getting to gorgeous views of the lake and surrounding areas simple. Remember
the Falcon Principles while on the trail: Leave with everything you brought
in. Leave the landscape as you found it. Leave no sign of your visit. |
100
Classic Hikes in Northern California
By: Soares, John R. & Marc J Pub Date: 2000
Publisher: The Mountaineers
Illustrated: Maps & Color Photos
Binding: Paper
Page Count: 200
ISBN: 0898867029
List Price: $19.95
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This
is a comprehensive volume which takes you on hikes from Santa Cruz to Lake
Tahoe to the Redwood National Park. Each hike gives all of the specifics for
each of the hikes including: distance, time, elevation gain, and the season to
hike. It has hikes just for the afternoon, the day, or even multiple days.
Color photos and 95 maps round out this hiking book. |
Hiking
the Sierra Nevada
By: Parr, Barry
Pub Date: June 1999
Publisher: Falcon Press Pub.
Illustrated: b&w Photos and Maps
Binding: Paperback
Page Count: 356
ISBN: 1560447249
List Price: $15.95
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This
comprehensive guide to hikes in the Sierra Nevada range is informative and
concise. Descriptions of each of the hikes include description, total miles,
elevation gain, and level of difficulty. 96 hikes range from north of Oroville
to south of Sequoia National Park. The size is a little unwieldy for a
backpack, but is doable for a day pack. |
Hot
Showers, Soft Beds, and Day Hikes in the Sierra
By: Morey,Kathy
Pub Date: 1998
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Illustrated: Photos and Maps
Binding: Trade paper
Page Count: 360
ISBN: 0899973108
List Price: $17.95
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This
is a wonderful treasury of day hikes filled with local tips. This book gives
the potential hiker intermediate hikes (where available), opening up many
areas for the less experienced hiker. Included in this volume are various
choices of where to stay, from motels to bed and breakfasts. Also included is
an appendix for the best flower viewing, lake & streamside walks, and fall
color. |
THE TAHOE SIERRA:
A Natural History Guide to 112 Hikes in the Northern Sierra, 4th ed.
By Schaffer, Jeffrey P.
Pub Date: 1998
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Binding: Trade paper
Page Count: 402
ISBN: 0899972209
List Price: $14.95
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Recently
updated, this natural history guide to the trails around the Lake Tahoe Basin
and in the Sierra Nevada is our best-selling regional hiking guide. Each
of the more than 100 hikes described here includes mileages, elevations,
degree of difficulty, campsites, sources of drinking water, and even
rock-climbing areas along the trails. Over 150 wildflower species are
illustrated with separate chapters on geology, zoology, botany, and even trout
fishing. |
Hiking
California
By: Adkinson, Ron
Pub Date: 1996
Publisher: Falcon Press Pub.
Illustrated: Maps
Binding: Paperback
Page Count: 326
List Price: $15.95
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This
handy guidebook has something for everyone, from the most novice hiker to the
seasoned trekker. Fitting easily into a daypack, this volume has detailed
descriptions of more than 900 miles of trails, and includes accurate and up-to-date trail maps and all the necessary
information for planning enjoyable wilderness outings. Follow these paths to
memorable experiences in more than four million acres of roadless and
wilderness areas |
TRAIL GUIDE TO THE LAKE TAHOE BASIN & VICINITY
By Scialfa, Michael
Pub Date: 1997
Publisher: Crystal Range Assoc.
Binding: Trade paper
Page Count: 38
List Price: $4.95
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This
booklet is a concise guide to over a dozen day hikes. Hikes are arranged
according to the amount of time available to the hiker. Each hike
contains a map, information on trailhead location, distance and times
involved, difficulty, precautions, and a description of the trail and things to
see along the way. Perfect for the weekend visitor or casual hiker.
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WILDFLOWER WALKING IN LAKES BASIN OF
THE NORTHERN SIERRA
By Fauver, Toni
Illustrator: Steinbach, Marion M.
Pub Date: 1992
Publisher: Fauver & Steinbach
Binding: Trade paper
Page Count: 262
List Price: $15.00
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Lakes
Basin just north of Truckee on the crest of the Sierra is lush with abundant
mountain waters and wildflowers. This book is an excellent guide to the trails
and diverse flora of the area, as well as other recreational opportunities.
The illustrations are exquisite line drawings and are arranged by color,
making for easy identification. |
Hiking Tahoe's
Wildflower Trails
By: Carville, Julie Stauffer
Pub Date: 1989
Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing
Illustrated: Stephanie
Barboni-Seppa
Binding: Trade Paper
Page Count: 350
ISBN: 155105101X
List Price: $11.95
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Wildflower
wonders and back-country beauty
are celebrated in this handy hiking
guide to trails in the Tahoe area. The author, a long-time resident of
Tahoe, shares her local knowledge and experience gained from leading
nature tours along these trails. Her intimate portrait of our region
includes day trips, gentle excursions, and back-pack adventures;
descriptions of 282 wildflowers; ecological relationships; wildlife; and
more. Contains 109 original field illustrations and a full color insert. |
Best Short
Hikes in California’s Northern Sierra
By: Whitehill, Karen & Terry
Pub Date: 1990
Publisher: The Mountaineers
Illustrated: b&w Photos and Maps
Binding: Paper
Page Count: 235
ISBN:0898862558
List Price: $12.95
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This
book is a treasury of 74 trails ranging from just south of Yosemite to the
Donner Pass. Each trail is located near a campground or a major highway,
making them all easily accessible. All journeys have the distance, difficulty,
and elevation gain. History of the Sierra, vegetation, and wildlife sections
make this a valuable resource. |
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