Book Description
Catherine Hauber and John Young lead you over 430 miles of trails that showcase the beauty of Kansas's woodlands and wetlands, its prairies and high plains. Their Hiking Guide to Kansas covers trails found at 56 sites in all parts of the state--both popular routes like those along Clinton Lake and out-of-the-way sites like Big Basin Prairie Preserve.
After directing you to the trailhead, Hauber points out facts of interest along the way about history, geology, and wildlife, presenting them at a level of detail that will make any outing more meaningful. She provides trail lengths for each hike, notes access for bikers or horseback riders, and clearly identifies landmarks and trail blazes. She also has made the book as inviting as the trails themselves by including dozens of full-color photos that will make you want to lace up your hiking boots right away.
Another valuable feature of the book, John Young's state-of-the-art maps, show you exactly where the trails lead. Color-keyed to physiographic regions designated by the Kansas Geological Survey, these maps were developed using measurement techniques ranging from compass and pedometer to a global positioning satellite receiver and reflect painstaking attention to each bend and feature of the trail.
Whether you're a casual daytripper or a serious hiker, you'll find trails for every season in this book, the only guide you'll need for enjoying the state's wild places on foot.
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"Kansas isn't known as a mecca for hikers, but it does have some wonderful trails that Kansans will appreciate more after they read this book. Covering the entire state, Catherine Hauber's descriptions and photos will lure avid hikers and first-timers into the field. And John Young's terrific maps, crucial for a book like this, are accurate and easy to read. Pull on your hiking boots, pick up this guidebook, and get outside."--Rex Buchanan, coauthor of Roadside Kansas: A Traveler's Guide to Its Geology and Landmarks
"A great guide for outdoor enthusiasts, college students, and families with kids in search of Kansas adventures."--Kelly Kindscher, author of Edible Wild Plants of the Prairie, who hiked 690 miles in 80 days from Kansas City to the foothills of the Rockies
