Find everything you need to know about the Arizona National Scenic Trail, which beckons hikers, cyclists, and equestrians to its diverse and unforgettable landscapes.
Stretching more than 800 miles from the USA-Mexico border to the Utah state line, the Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT) passes through a unique blend of desert, forest, and canyon terrain. To hike the best of it—or to backpack the entire route—you want a comprehensive guide assembled by AZT experts. Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail is widely considered a “bible” of the trail’s twists and turns, its flora and fauna, and its geology.
Written by trail-savvy members of the Arizona Trail Association, including executive director Matthew J. Nelson, this guidebook serves up the 800-mile trail, section by section (43 altogether), so day-hikers and thru-hikers can feel confident about the entire route. Inspired by the magnificence of the scenery, the wildlife, and the diversity of terrain, this book is an irreplaceable source for any hiker, mountain biker, or equestrian. Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail will fuel your adventures from start to finish.
Inside you’ll find:
- The entire trail divided into 43 sections
- Unique trail features, route details, day-trip options, and difficulty levels for every section
- Guide to resources in 22 welcoming Gateway Communities
- Chart of water sources along the AZT
- Nearly 50 detailed maps that highlight every AZT passage
- Full-color photography that portrays the majesty of this national treasure
Sprache
Verlagsort
Produkt-Hinweis
Illustrationen
110 color photos, 48 maps, 45 charts
Maße
Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 140 mm
Dicke: 22 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-64359-008-0 (9781643590080)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Primary editor and executive director of the Arizona Trail Association, Matthew J. Nelson has more than 500 published articles to his credit and has explored many parts of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. He divides his time between Flagstaff, AZ and Big Pine, CA.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Dedication
Introduction
The Arizona National Scenic Trail
History
Arizona Trail Association
Use at Your Own Risk
Planning Your Trip
When to Go
Permits
Fences and GatesBackcountry Safety
Water
Contaminated Water
Dehydration
Heat Exhaustion
Hypothermia
Flash Floods
Lightning
Animals
Mine Shafts
SnagsLeave No Trace
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Etiquette
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Equestrians
Leave What You Find
Use Fire Responsibly
Conserve Water
Pack it In, Pack it Out
Waste Disposal
Wilderness AreasThe Botany of Diversity
Southern Region
Central Region
Northern RegionWelcome to the Geology of Arizona
Geological Time Scale
Plate Tectonics
Rock Classifications
The Rock Cycle
Physiographic Provinces
Basin and Range Province (Passages 1 to 18)
Transition Zone Province (Passages 19 to 25)
Colorado Plateau Zone (Passages 20 to 43)SOUTH PASSAGES
1 Huachuca Mountains
2 Canelo Hills East
3 Canelo Hills West
4 Temporal Gulch
5 Santa Rita Mountains
6 Las Colinas
7 Las Cienegas
8 Rincon Valley
9 Rincon Mountains
10 Redington Pass
11 Santa Catalina Mountains
12 Oracle Ridge
13 Oracle
14 Black Hills
15 Tortilla Mountains
CENTRAL PASSAGES
16 Gila River Canyons
17 Alamo Canyon
18 Reavis Canyon
19 Superstition Wilderness
20 Four Peaks
21 Pine Mountain
22 Saddle Mountain
23 Mazatzal Divide
24 Red Hills
25 Whiterock Mesa
26 Hardscrabble Mesa
27 Highline
NORTH PASSAGES
28 Blue Ridge
29 Happy Jack
30 Mormon Lake
31 Walnut Canyon
32 Mount Elden
33 Flagstaff (Resupply Route)
34 San Francisco Peaks
35 Babbitt Ranch
36 Coconino Rim
37 Grand Canyon South Rim
38 Grand Canyon Inner Gorge
39 Grand Canyon North Rim
40 Kaibab Plateau South
41 Kaibab Plateau Central
42 Kaibab Plateau North
43 Buckskin Mountain
GATEWAY COMMUNITIES (South to North)
Sierra Vista
Patagonia
Sonoita
Vail
Tucson
Summerhaven
Oracle
San Manuel
Mammoth
Globe
Copper Corridor (Central): Kelvin, Riverside, Kearny, Hayden, Winkleman, and Dudleyville
Florence
Superior
Roosevelt and Tonto Basin
Payson
Pine and Strawberry
Mormon Lake
Flagstaff
Tusayan and Grand Canyon Village
North Rim to Jacob Lake
Page
Fredonia, Arizona, and Kanab, UtahGEOLOGY SITES (South to North)
The Karst of Colossal Cave
The Mighty Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains
Super Volcanoes of the Superstition Mountains
Amazing Mazatzals
Mount Elden--A Volcano Unlike the Others
The San Francisco Peaks' Violent Past
Grand Canyon--A Geological MasterpieceAppendices
Water Sources
Land Management Agencies
Trail Resources
Index
