Guide to the John Muir Trail and the High Sierra Region (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258869229)

""Guide to the John Muir Trail and the High Sierra Region"" by Walter A. Starr Jr. is a comprehensive guidebook for outdoor enthusiasts who want to explore the stunning wilderness of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. This book provides detailed information about the famous John Muir Trail, which spans 211 miles from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, as well as other popular trails in the High Sierra region. The guidebook includes detailed maps, elevation profiles, and descriptions of each section of the trail, as well as information about permits, camping, and resupply options. It also features tips on gear and equipment, safety considerations, and wildlife encounters. In addition to trail information, the book also includes historical and cultural information about the region, including the Native American tribes that once lived there and the early explorers and settlers who ventured into the area. Overall, ""Guide to the John Muir Trail and the High Sierra Region"" is an essential resource for anyone planning a backpacking or hiking trip in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It provides all the information needed to plan a successful and safe adventure in one of the most beautiful and rugged wilderness areas in the United States.This is a new release of the original 1943 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Walter A. Jr. Starr
ISBN-10: 1258869225
ISBN-13: 9781258869229
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2013
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d