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Deborah Wall

Situated in the heart of the magnificent Southwest, Las Vegas is surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes.

Within easy reach are five national parks, including Zion, Grand Canyon, and Death Valley. Dozens of state parks, regional preserves, recreation areas, and public lands offer amazing variety, from sand dunes and salt flats to alpine meadows, waterfalls, and ancient forests. 

Unique plant and animal life as well as archaeology, paleontology, and fascinating Wild West history are all waiting to be discovered in this region, making Las Vegas an ideal basecamp: Hikers can enjoy solitude and unspoiled wilderness by day and world-class urban amenities by night. Base Camp Las Vegas includes 101 of the best hiking destinations within hours of Las Vegas. 

Base Camp Las Vegas tells hikers where and when to go--and also how to prepare--to enjoy the best trails this unparalleled region has to offer.

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Base Camp Las Vegas: 101 Hikes in the Southwest

Pete KJ

Denver is known the world over as the gateway to Colorado’s magnificent Rocky Mountains.

Four national forests, a national grassland, scores of regional and city parks and preserves, and Rocky Mountain National Park offer hundreds of hiking and walking trails—all within one to three hours of downtown Denver. Base Camp Denver offers you 101 of the best of these great hiking destinations to choose from. Take a day to explore an alpine meadow, walk to a waterfall, hike through a forest, or stroll suburban parklands. Enjoy a spectacular day of spring wildflowers or fall foliage, and still be home by dinnertime. Scramble to the top of a mountain to enjoy a sunrise and still make it to work by eight. With Pete KJ as your guide and Denver as your base camp, the splendor of Colorado’s Front Range is yours to enjoy one day—or even just a few hours—at a time.

History, geology, flora, and fauna for each hike Best hikes for each season, and where to enjoy spring wildflowers & fall foliage Ratings from 1 to 5 for trail conditions, difficulty, suitability for children, and more Detailed driving directions to trailheads and info about elevation, hiking time, parking, and restrooms Regional maps showing all trails in each chapter; route map for each hike Best hikes for dogs, kids, and teens Hikes that offer solitude … or plenty of company! Hikes by interest: birdwatching, stargazing, wetlands, wildlife, and more How to prepare & what to take 101 great hikes to choose from! 

Best hikes for each season, and where to enjoy spring wildflowers & fall foliage

Ratings from 1 to 5 for trail conditions, difficulty, suitability for children, and more

Detailed driving directions to trailheads and info about elevation, hiking time, parking, and restrooms

Regional maps showing all trails in each chapter; route map for each hike

Best hikes for dogs, kids, and teens

Hikes that offer solitude … or plenty of company! 

Hikes by interest: birdwatching, stargazing, wetlands, wildlife, and more

How to prepare & what to take

101 great hikes to choose from!

Base Camp Denver: 101 Hikes in Colorado's Front Range

Elizabeth Barile

Christopher Barile

BASE CAMP RENO: 101 HIKES FROM SAGE TO SNOW is the third title in the Base Camp Hiking Guides series. Authors Christopher and Elizabeth Barile have hiked thousands of miles together while carrying their two young children on their backs. Both Christopher and Elizabeth have advanced degrees in chemistry from Stanford University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Christopher is a chemistry professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, and Elizabeth is an artist and educator.

Major markets include the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and other regions known for high interest in outdoor recreation
Includes hikes in the Lake Tahoe area popular with hikers the world over
101 day hikes, all within an hour’s drive from downtown Reno
Regional maps showing all trailheads in each chapter; route and elevation map for each hike
Detailed description of each hike, including flora, fauna, geology, and history
More than 300 color photographs
Caloric burn for each hike based on a ground-breaking study the authors completed for the U.S. Army
Index and multiple detailed appendices allow readers to choose hikes to match their interests, abilities, and available time
Precise elevation and distance calculated using Python technology for each hike
Hikes by interest: waterfalls, rock scrambling, bird watching, petroglyphs, wild horses, and many more

Base Camp Reno: 101 Hikes from Sage to Snow

This is first book in a planned series of six. It is a full-color, hiking guide premised on the observation that certain cities around the country are ideally suited for undertaking extraordinary hiking adventures during the day and then returning to relax in world-class urban amenities at night.