Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Minnesota: Day Hikes from Forest to Prairie to River Bluff (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780881506228)

This all-new hiking guide covers Minnesota's distinct areas of terrain and habitat the northern arboreal forests, the western prairies, the deciduous forests, and the southeastern Mississippi River bluffs. These diverse areas offer a wide variety of hiking experiences, flora and fauna, and spectacular vistas. Ranging from easy walks of several miles to daylong outings, these hikes take advantage of Minnesota's extensive and well-maintained state and national parks. Bonus destinations of historical importance or scenic value also are described. Each chapter includes driving directions to the trailhead, a topographic map, trail mileage and estimated hiking time, a trail description with safety notes, and stories of the human, natural, and geological history you'll encounter along the way."

Author: Gwen Ruff, Ben Woit
ISBN-10: 0881506222
ISBN-13: 9780881506228
Publisher: Countryman Press
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2005
Pages: 242
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.10w x 0.65d