Denali National Park Guide to Hiking, Photography & Camping
Category: Alaska
A complete guide to dayhiking, backpacking, camping and photography in Denali National Park plus 3 hikes in Denali State Park. Dayhikes and backpacks for all abilities are described, including walks to picnic or enjoy wildflowers. You will find: ¥ 46 dayhikes ranging from a half-hour to 8 hours in length, 23 rated as easy; ¥ 7 dayhikes to do from Wonder Lake or Teklanika campgrounds; ¥ 12 backpacking trips plus 30 of the dayhikes can be extended to backpacks; ¥ 6 hikes near the park entrance; ¥ 3 popular backpacking trips in Denali State Park; ¥ Highlights and detailed descriptions for each hike; ¥ Ideas for variations on many of the hikes; ¥ Hike maps based on topographic maps; and ¥ Name of USGS maps useful for each hike. This book also covers: ¥ Techniques for hiking in tundra and trailless conditions; ¥ Tips for photographing Mt. McKinley and wildlife; ¥ Annotated bibliography for maps and books to enhance your visit; ¥ Information about park campgrounds and bus system; ¥ Addresses of companies providing transportation to the park from Anchorage and Fairbanks; and ¥ Contacts for information, lodging reservations, maps and books. The handy hike and backpack comparison table helps to quickly identify routes that match your ability and available time. Specifications: 256 pages, 181 B&W photos, 39 Maps.
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