Utah's Favorite Hiking Trails Author:J. David Day Utah's backcountry contains a magnificent variety of hiking opportunities at all levels of difficulty. Some trails visit alpine lakes, some climb mountain peaks, some wind through desert canyons, and others visit prehistoric Indian ruins. The trails selected for this book represent the best hikes in every category. All five of Utah's national ... more »parks are represented, as are most of the state's national monuments and wilderness areas. Also included are many scenic but unprotected areas that are currently being studied as possible candidates for future wilderness areas. The hikes range in length from a half-day stroll to the Fisher Towers near Moab, to a four day walk around Brown Duck Mountain in the High Uintas Wilderness Area. Each hike is illustrated with a detailed trail map and at least one color or black & white photograph. Along with the 75 featured hikes, dozens of shorter hikes are mentioned and included in a comprehensive index for easy reference. If you have ever planned an outing for a family or a scout group you will appreciate the value of this book. (Includes 78 color photographs, 172 black & white photographs, 75 trail maps)« less