Download or read book Hiking the Sierra Nevada written by Barry Parr and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly updated and revised, this four-season guide features 146 of the best hikes from every quarter of the Sierra Nevada as well as the White Mountains and Alabama Hills. Wandering from foothill to desert, deep canyon to alpine mountaintop, Gold Country to Basin and Range, author Barry Parr has compiled a list of fantastic hikes that illustrate the gigantic entirety of the range in an epic panoply of scenic beauty, historical lore, and natural complexity. Geared to differing levels of skill and experience, and with 42 honorable mention hikes, this is one of the most comprehensive hiking guides to the Gold Country. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability, Mile-by-mile directional cues, Difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and best hiking seasons, Invaluable trip-planning information, including local camp-grounds, Full-color photos throughout Book jacket.