The Best Hiking Books 2025

1. The Complete Katy Trail Guidebook (Show Me Series), Pre-Owned (Paperback)

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The Complete Katy Trail Guidebook (Show Me Series), Pre-Owned (Paperback)

2. Guide To West Virginia Rail Trails, Used [Paperback]

Guide To West Virginia Rail Trails by Robin Broughton

Guide To West Virginia Rail Trails, Used [Paperback]

3. A History of the World in 500 Walks, Used [Hardcover]

This book covers a lot of ground From geologic upheavals and mad kings to trade routes and saints' ways, this book relates the tales behind the top 500 walks that have shaped our society. It's easy to imagine traveling back in time as you read about convicts and conquistadores, silk traders and Buddhists who have hiked along routes for purposes as varied as the terrain they covered. From prehistory to the present day, take a grand tour of world events at eye-level perspective with accounts that combine knowledgeable commentary with practical detail. You may even be inspired to lace up your own boots

A History of the World in 500 Walks, Used [Hardcover]

4. Trails of the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Expanded and updated second edition of the only guidebook to the trails of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. 101 backcountry trails for hiking, backpacking and horseback riding. Includes trails of the Bighorn Crags, Middle Fork and main Salmon River areas.

Trails of the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness, Used [Paperback]

5. Lonely Planet Trekking in Turkey (Lonely Planet Guidebooks) [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Especially for travelers who crave the exotic. This acclaimed guide can direct the adventurous on an incredible tour of Turkey. Filled with cultural, geographical, and practical advice, this volume is truly a survival kit.

Lonely Planet Trekking in Turkey (Lonely Planet Guidebooks), Used [Paperback]

6. Doggin' Maryland: The 100 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog In The Free State (Hike With Your Dog Guidebooks), Used [Paperback]

Have you ever considered how far you walk with your dog? If you walk just 15 minutes a day you will have walked far enough in your dog's lifetime to cross the United States. With all that walking ahead of you, aren't you ready for a new place to take a hike with your dog in Maryland? DOGGIN' MARYLAND: THE 100 BEST PLACES TO HIKE WITH YOUR DOG IN THE FREE STATE explores the state's top trails with your best friend in mind... Where can your dog go to climb Maryland's highest mountain? (page 71) Where can your dog hike to a working still? (page 21) Where can you camp with your dog inside the Beltway? (page 97) Where can your dog swim under Maryland's highest waterfall? (page 36) No Dogs! Is there any more dispiriting day for a dog owner than driving to a new park and encountering the dreaded "NO DOGS" sign? DOGGIN' MARYLAND tells you the parks that don't welcome dogs. Also packed inside these 192 pages are... ...local beach regulations for dogs ...tips on outfitting your dog for a hike ...tips on practicing low impact hiking with your dog ...and much more Maryland is a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your dog can climb mountains that?leave him panting, trot down sand trails, walk on some of the most?historic grounds in America, explore dark ravines or circle?lakes for miles and never lose sight of the water.? While walking the dog, author Doug Gelbert also brings along generous helpings of local history, botany, geology, architecture and more. So what are you waiting for? Your dog will want to get going and look a bald eagle in the eye (page 41), stare down into America's first chromium mine (page 45), hunt for some of Maryland's 42 native orchids (page 67)... DOGGIN' MARYLAND: THE 100 BEST PLACES TO HIKE WITH YOUR DOG IN THE FREE STATEis whimsically illustrated with 28 original drawings by Andrew Chesworth and fully indexed.

Doggin' Maryland: The 100 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog In The Free State (Hike With Your Dog Guidebooks), Used [Paperback]

7. Doggin' Pittsburgh: The 50 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog In Southwest Pennsylvania, Used [Paperback]

Places where you won't be able to wipe the wag off your dog's tail... Have you ever considered how far you walk with your dog? If you walk just 15 minutes a day you will have walked far enough in your dog's lifetime to cross the United States. With all that walking ahead of you, aren't you ready for a new place to take a hike with your dog? Doug Gelbert, author of 27 books on hiking with your dog, has brought his pack to the Pittsburgh area to sniff out the area's best tail-friendly parks and trails for the new book, DOGGIN' PITTSBURGH: THE 50 BEST PLACES TO HIKE WITH YOUR DOG IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. Pittsburgh can be a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your canine adventurer can be climbing forested mountainsides that leave him panting, trotting in impossibly green ravines, exploring the estates of America's wealthiest families or circling lakes for miles and never lose sight of the water. DOGGIN' PITTSBURGH explores the region's top trails with your best friend in mind... Where can your dog see the busiest stretch of whitewater east of the Mississippi River from the trail? (page 19) Where can your dog hike through the only preserved battlefield from Pontiac's War? (page 94) Where can your dog view deadly insectivorous plants? (page 51) No Dogs Is there any more dispiriting day for a dog owner than driving to a new park and encountering the dreaded "NO DOGS" sign? DOGGIN' PITTSBURGH tells you the parks that don't welcome dogs. Also packed inside these 116 pages are... ...dog-friendly campgrounds ...tips on outfitting your dog for a hike ...tips on practicing low impact hiking with your dog ...and much more What makes a great place to take your dog hiking? Well, how about a paw-friendly surface to trot on? Grass and sandy dirt are a lot more appealing than asphalt and rocks. A variety of hikes is always good - long ones for athletic dogs and short ones for the less adventurous canine. Dogs always enjoy a refreshing place to swim as well. For dog-friendly parks our guides describe the trail options for your dog, evaluate park traffic from other users, tell you whether you will need a guide dog to find your way around and, of course, tell you how to get to the park. While walking the dog, Gelbert also brings along generous helpings of local history, botany, geology, architecture and more. So what are you waiting for? Your dog will want to see the original "Slippery Rock" (page 21), hike through the deepest gorge in the Eastern United States (page 67), find the best doggie swimming hole in southwestern Pennsylvania (page 65)...

Doggin' Pittsburgh : The 50 Best Places to Hike with Your Dog in Southwest Pennsylvania, Used [Paperback]

8. Ontario Provincial Parks, Used [Paperback]

Revised and updated. This is the first complete guide written for interpretive and hiking trails in Ontario's provincial parks. Now revised and updated, it offers an overview of over 308 trails found in the 87 operating provincial parks, with a more in-depth look at the author's favorite trails in each region. Trails range from the well known and well used to those rarely visited and less traveled. The trails lead to a variety of natural sites including: Rivers and waterfalls Caves and cliffs Wetlands Wildflowers and wildlife Native pictographs Abandoned farms and mines Historic ruins. Parks include: Algonquin Quetico Lake of the Woods Bon Echo Petroglyphs Killarney Sandbanks Killbear Kettle Lakes Turkey Point. Most of the walks are under two hours in length and accessible for the average hiker. The book also includes safety tips, valuable advice for hiking with children, and provincial park rules and regulations. This book is a must for hikers who want to enjoy a wilderness experience in a managed environment.

Ontario Provincial Parks, Used [Paperback]

9. Hiking Kentucky : A Guide to Kentucky's Greatest Hiking Adventures, Used [Paperback]

From old country roads to dense forest paths, Kentucky boasts more than 1,500 miles of marked and maintained trails. Author Michael Brown describes seventy-nine of his favorite hikes, from 1-mile nature trails to multiday backpacks.

Hiking Kentucky : A Guide to Kentucky's Greatest Hiking Adventures, Used [Paperback]

10. Color Hiking Guide to Mount Rainier [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. When you head up to Mount Rainer. this book is as necessary as your backpack. In this gorgeous, full-color hiking guide, Alan provides infornmation on: access, weather, clothing, footwear, necessaary supplies, photography tips, directions to and indepth information about 30 different hikes. The author has hiked all 215 miles of trails and shares his experiences, including round-trip mileage, indigenous plants, scenic highlights, and photography tips specific to each hike. The pictures alone are well worth purchasing this book. 8 1/2 x 11 format

Color Hiking Guide to Mount Rainier, Used [Paperback]