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#145996 in Books Wilderness Press 2007-03-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.64 x .80 x 4.24l; .90 #File Name: 0899974252386 pagesWest Hiking/Backpacking GuidesTop Trails YosemiteJeffrey P. Schaffer
Review
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful. SUPERB Giude for Superb HikesBy CustomerYosemite has so much to offer; and many guides (e.g. from AAA; Fodors; etc.) provide suggestions for driving through the park and taking short hikes. This book recommends the TOP hikes (up to 26 miles for back-packers) based on beauty; popularity and accessibility.Each of the 45 trails described contains clear directions to the trail-head; map and elevation profile; expert description of the trail and best times of the year to hike the particular trail.Trails are rated according to difficulty (1 is usually 2 miles or less; relatively level; "bring grandparents or grandkids"); level 2 can be completed in one to four hours; up to level 4 and 5 where one will want to back-pack and stay one or more nights along the trail.29 of 30 people found the following review helpful. THE Best Hiking Guide for YosemiteBy David S. AichingerThis is by far THE best hiking guide if you plan on doing day hikes or extended hikes at Yosemite. I planned a trip from Chicago to Yosemite for 14 months and ready every book out there in advance to my trip and this one is by far the best. 1) The trail descriptions are incredibly accurate 2) It includes an incredibly detailed map of every hike. There were a few times we got a bit crossed up out there and having this book and a compass was all I needed. 3) The way this book approaches/describing elevation gain for hikes is different than any other book. For example...Hikes at Yosemite may climb 800 feet then dip 800 feet then climb 800 feet; truly netting you only 800 feet in elevation gain in total...which is what all other books will state. That's deceiving because in the scenario i described; you're actually climbing 800 feet TWICE. This is significant when planning and understanding hike difficulty. The book also includes a visual of the elevation ups and downs as well!! Awesome!!! 4) Hike difficulty ratings: You'll have to hike a trail first and compare your personal impression with how the book rated it. (i.e. I thought it was STRENUOUS but the book rated it MODERATE. Keeping that in mind; the ratings are VERY CONSISTENT across all hikes in the book itself. Just don't compare a MODERATE hike from the "Top Trails Yellowstone Book" to a MODERATE hike from the "Top Trails Yosemite Book". They won't compare. Different park; different hikes; different author rated them. Both are consistent tho. Don't leave your campsite without this book in your pack. It's was my bible for 10 days! I can't wait to go back!!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A great resource; but could use more mapsBy M. MaccollinThis is a very comprehensive resource on Yosemite. My only complain is that there's exactly one map and it's tiny.
