Author: Stuart M. Ball
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 0824876512
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Written in the same accessible style and format as the highly successful The Hikers Guide to O‘ahu, this updated and expanded volume includes the best day hikes and backpacks on the Big Island, Kaua‘i, Maui, and O‘ahu. Each island is represented by thirteen hikes, for a total of fifty-two in all. Together they offer residents and visitors the essential information to safely explore some of Hawai‘i’s most spectacular scenery. For each trip, the author provides directions to the trailhead, a detailed route description, a topographical map, and facts on the hike length, elevation gain, and degree of difficulty. For GPS users, UTM and latitude/longitude coordinates are added for the trailhead and endpoint of each route. The expanded notes section helps readers identify and appreciate geological features, historical points of interest, and commonly encountered plants and birds along the trail. An insert of color photographs highlights the breathtaking scenery enjoyed by hikers.
The Hikers Guide to the Hawaiian Islands
Author: Stuart M. Ball
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 0824876512
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Written in the same accessible style and format as the highly successful The Hikers Guide to O‘ahu, this updated and expanded volume includes the best day hikes and backpacks on the Big Island, Kaua‘i, Maui, and O‘ahu. Each island is represented by thirteen hikes, for a total of fifty-two in all. Together they offer residents and visitors the essential information to safely explore some of Hawai‘i’s most spectacular scenery. For each trip, the author provides directions to the trailhead, a detailed route description, a topographical map, and facts on the hike length, elevation gain, and degree of difficulty. For GPS users, UTM and latitude/longitude coordinates are added for the trailhead and endpoint of each route. The expanded notes section helps readers identify and appreciate geological features, historical points of interest, and commonly encountered plants and birds along the trail. An insert of color photographs highlights the breathtaking scenery enjoyed by hikers.
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 0824876512
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Written in the same accessible style and format as the highly successful The Hikers Guide to O‘ahu, this updated and expanded volume includes the best day hikes and backpacks on the Big Island, Kaua‘i, Maui, and O‘ahu. Each island is represented by thirteen hikes, for a total of fifty-two in all. Together they offer residents and visitors the essential information to safely explore some of Hawai‘i’s most spectacular scenery. For each trip, the author provides directions to the trailhead, a detailed route description, a topographical map, and facts on the hike length, elevation gain, and degree of difficulty. For GPS users, UTM and latitude/longitude coordinates are added for the trailhead and endpoint of each route. The expanded notes section helps readers identify and appreciate geological features, historical points of interest, and commonly encountered plants and birds along the trail. An insert of color photographs highlights the breathtaking scenery enjoyed by hikers.
Hiking the Hawaiian Islands
Author: Suzanne SWEDO
Publisher: Falcon Guides
ISBN: 9781493045020
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Covering forty of the best hikes on the Hawaiian Islands, this revised and updated guide offers something for every hiker--from easy nature walks to strenuous day hikes. Each featured hike includes a route description; at-a-glance data such as distance and difficulty level; thorough directions to the trailhead; directional cues; and a detailed, accurate trail map.Inside you'll find full-color photos and maps; information on approximate hiking times, canine compatibility, and fees and permits required; and sidebars on local lore, points of interest, and area wildlife.
Publisher: Falcon Guides
ISBN: 9781493045020
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Covering forty of the best hikes on the Hawaiian Islands, this revised and updated guide offers something for every hiker--from easy nature walks to strenuous day hikes. Each featured hike includes a route description; at-a-glance data such as distance and difficulty level; thorough directions to the trailhead; directional cues; and a detailed, accurate trail map.Inside you'll find full-color photos and maps; information on approximate hiking times, canine compatibility, and fees and permits required; and sidebars on local lore, points of interest, and area wildlife.
Epic Hikes of the World
Author: Lonely Planet
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1787019721
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 758
Book Description
With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet’s Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. From one-day jaunts and urban trails to month-long thru-hikes, cultural rambles and mountain expeditions, each journey shares one defining feature: being truly epic. In this follow-up to Epic Bike Rides and Epic Drives, we share our adventures on the world’s best treks and trails. Epic Hikes is organised by continent, with each route brought to life by a first-person account, beautiful photographs and charming illustrated maps. Additionally, each hike includes trip planning advice on how to get there, where to stay, what to pack and where to eat, as well as recommendations for three similar hikes in other regions of the world. Hikes featured include: Africa & the Middle East: Cape Town’s Three Peaks (South Africa) Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) Camp to Camp in South Luangwa National Park (Zambia) Americas: Angel’s Landing, Zion National Park (USA) Skyline Trail, Jasper National Park (Canada) Concepción volcano hike (Nicaragua) Asia: 88 Sacred Temples of Shikoku Pilgrimage (Japan) Markha Valley (India) Gubeikou to Jinshanling on the Great Wall (China) Europe: Wordsworth’s Backyard: Dove Cottage and around Rydal and Grasmere (UK) Alpine Pass Route (Switzerland) Camino de Santiago (Spain) Oceania: Sydney’s Seven Bridges Walk (Australia) The Routeburn Track (New Zealand) Kokoda Track (Papua New Guinea) About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1787019721
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 758
Book Description
With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet’s Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. From one-day jaunts and urban trails to month-long thru-hikes, cultural rambles and mountain expeditions, each journey shares one defining feature: being truly epic. In this follow-up to Epic Bike Rides and Epic Drives, we share our adventures on the world’s best treks and trails. Epic Hikes is organised by continent, with each route brought to life by a first-person account, beautiful photographs and charming illustrated maps. Additionally, each hike includes trip planning advice on how to get there, where to stay, what to pack and where to eat, as well as recommendations for three similar hikes in other regions of the world. Hikes featured include: Africa & the Middle East: Cape Town’s Three Peaks (South Africa) Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) Camp to Camp in South Luangwa National Park (Zambia) Americas: Angel’s Landing, Zion National Park (USA) Skyline Trail, Jasper National Park (Canada) Concepción volcano hike (Nicaragua) Asia: 88 Sacred Temples of Shikoku Pilgrimage (Japan) Markha Valley (India) Gubeikou to Jinshanling on the Great Wall (China) Europe: Wordsworth’s Backyard: Dove Cottage and around Rydal and Grasmere (UK) Alpine Pass Route (Switzerland) Camino de Santiago (Spain) Oceania: Sydney’s Seven Bridges Walk (Australia) The Routeburn Track (New Zealand) Kokoda Track (Papua New Guinea) About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
The Hikers Guide to Oahu
Author: Stuart M. Ball, Jr.
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 0824841085
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Experienced and novice hikers alike will benefit from the information in this updated and expanded edition of the best-selling The Hikers Guide to Oahu. The author describes in detail 52 trails that will take you to Oahus lush valleys, cascading waterfalls, windswept ridges, and remote seacoasts. Although 8 trails from the previous edition are no longer open to the public, 10 new hikes have been added. Included for each hike are directions for reaching the trailhead, a detailed route description, and information on the length of the hike, degree of difficulty, and trail conditions. For GPS users, UTM coordinates have been added for the midpoint or endpoint of each route. An expanded notes section will help readers identify geological features, historical points of interest, and commonly encountered plants and birds along the trail. The full-color insert of 22 photos will inspire hikers to explore different trails.
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 0824841085
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Experienced and novice hikers alike will benefit from the information in this updated and expanded edition of the best-selling The Hikers Guide to Oahu. The author describes in detail 52 trails that will take you to Oahus lush valleys, cascading waterfalls, windswept ridges, and remote seacoasts. Although 8 trails from the previous edition are no longer open to the public, 10 new hikes have been added. Included for each hike are directions for reaching the trailhead, a detailed route description, and information on the length of the hike, degree of difficulty, and trail conditions. For GPS users, UTM coordinates have been added for the midpoint or endpoint of each route. An expanded notes section will help readers identify geological features, historical points of interest, and commonly encountered plants and birds along the trail. The full-color insert of 22 photos will inspire hikers to explore different trails.
Hiking the Hawaiian Islands
Author: Suzanne Swedo
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762758260
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Hawaii is more than high-end resorts, luaus, and hula dancers. Its vast reaches of undeveloped land—from wonderful seaside hikes to more challenging adventures along rugged mountains, past waterfalls and volcanoes, and even throughdeserts and swamps—are ripe for outdoor experiences. Describing fifteen to twenty hikes on each of the state's four main islands, this guidebook covers the best of the best, with a range of hikes to suit all tastes and hiking abilities.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762758260
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Hawaii is more than high-end resorts, luaus, and hula dancers. Its vast reaches of undeveloped land—from wonderful seaside hikes to more challenging adventures along rugged mountains, past waterfalls and volcanoes, and even throughdeserts and swamps—are ripe for outdoor experiences. Describing fifteen to twenty hikes on each of the state's four main islands, this guidebook covers the best of the best, with a range of hikes to suit all tastes and hiking abilities.
Driving & Discovering Hawaii
Author: Richard Sullivan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780896103146
Category : Automobile travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780896103146
Category : Automobile travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Hikers Guide to the Hawaiian Islands
Author: Stuart M. Ball
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824822231
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Written in the same accessible style and format as the highly successful The Hikers Guide to Oahu, this volume is a detailed and fully illustrated guide to the best day hikes on the Big Island, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. Each island is represented by an equal number of hikes, 44 in all. Together they offer both resident and visitor alike the chance to explore some of Hawaii's most spectacular scenery. For each trip, the author provides detailed directions to the trailhead, a feature-by-feature description of the route, a topographic map keyed to the route description, and comments on common plants and animals, geological formations, historical sites, and other points of interest. Each hike is categorized by difficulty. Hiking tips, safety considerations, and a list of trail and camping information sources are included.View the latest updates
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824822231
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Written in the same accessible style and format as the highly successful The Hikers Guide to Oahu, this volume is a detailed and fully illustrated guide to the best day hikes on the Big Island, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. Each island is represented by an equal number of hikes, 44 in all. Together they offer both resident and visitor alike the chance to explore some of Hawaii's most spectacular scenery. For each trip, the author provides detailed directions to the trailhead, a feature-by-feature description of the route, a topographic map keyed to the route description, and comments on common plants and animals, geological formations, historical sites, and other points of interest. Each hike is categorized by difficulty. Hiking tips, safety considerations, and a list of trail and camping information sources are included.View the latest updates
Moon Hawaiian Islands
Author: Kevin Whitton
Publisher: Moon Travel
ISBN: 1612388310
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 898
Book Description
This full-color guide to the islands of Hawaii includes vibrant photos and helpful planning maps. Longtime O'ahu resident Kevin Whitton shares the best ways to experience these beautiful islands, including O'ahu, Maui, Kaua'i, and the Big Island of Hawai'i, as well as side trips to Moloka'i and Lana'i. Hike the Diamond Head Summit Trail, catch a wave in Lahaina, watch the sun set over Ni'ihau from a beach on the West Side, and sample local delicacies at Hilo's popular farmer's market. Whitton includes unique trip ideas like One-Week Island Pairings and The Two-Week All-Island Trip, as well as information on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a wide range of travel budgets. Complete with details on everything from the best beaches and restaurants to when to go for whale watching, Moon Hawaiian Islands gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Publisher: Moon Travel
ISBN: 1612388310
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 898
Book Description
This full-color guide to the islands of Hawaii includes vibrant photos and helpful planning maps. Longtime O'ahu resident Kevin Whitton shares the best ways to experience these beautiful islands, including O'ahu, Maui, Kaua'i, and the Big Island of Hawai'i, as well as side trips to Moloka'i and Lana'i. Hike the Diamond Head Summit Trail, catch a wave in Lahaina, watch the sun set over Ni'ihau from a beach on the West Side, and sample local delicacies at Hilo's popular farmer's market. Whitton includes unique trip ideas like One-Week Island Pairings and The Two-Week All-Island Trip, as well as information on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a wide range of travel budgets. Complete with details on everything from the best beaches and restaurants to when to go for whale watching, Moon Hawaiian Islands gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Cruising Guide to the Hawaiian Islands
Author: Carolyn Mehaffy
Publisher: Paradise Cay Publications
ISBN: 9780939837731
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Bob and Carolyn Mehaffy spent over a year on their Hardin 45 ketch, Carricklee, researching all of the anchorages and harbors on all the inhabited
Publisher: Paradise Cay Publications
ISBN: 9780939837731
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Bob and Carolyn Mehaffy spent over a year on their Hardin 45 ketch, Carricklee, researching all of the anchorages and harbors on all the inhabited
The Rough Guide to Big Island of Hawaii
Author: Greg Ward
Publisher: Rough Guides
ISBN: 9781858288505
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
The definitive handbook to this spectacular tropical wonderland.
Publisher: Rough Guides
ISBN: 9781858288505
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
The definitive handbook to this spectacular tropical wonderland.