Yosemite National Park: Your Complete Hiking Guide

Popular, proven format: the previous edition (9780899973838) sold more than 12,000 copies Market: According to NPS, more than 4.5 million people visited Yosemite National Park in 2019 This title has long been considered the go-to book for Yosemite 96 trips of varying length and difficulty-almost every trail in Yosemite and most of the trails just outside the park

Perfect book to find less-frequented trails, especially since permits are hard to obtain for Yosemite’s most popular trailheads Detailed trip narratives that weave in natural history and human history observations, with an emphasis on Yosemite’s geology At-a-glance icons highlighting the best spots for views, camping, swimming, and more Trail log for each trip, listing distances to all junctions and major waypoints Comprehensive information on lodging, permits, and other park activities Descriptions of the region’s history, geology, flora, and fauna Geology, biology and history sections reviewed by NPS experts Introduction to Leave No Trace principles New to this edition: a standalone map (based on field-collected GPS tracks) for each hike and trails broken into more trips for ease of use Author has been exploring Yosemite for 30 years