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Denali National Park Guide to Hiking, Photography & Camping
Denali National Park Guide to Hiking Photography Camping Author:Ike Waits 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 d... more »o 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.« less