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Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail by Matthew J. Nelson (2014-01-07)

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Explore every part of the Arizona National Scenic Trail with this ultimate resource, detailing the trail's twists and turns, its flora and fauna, geology, water sources, and nearby gateway communities. In an easy-to-use format, Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail features the 800-mile trail, section by section (43 passages altogether) so that day-hikers, thru-hikers, mountain bikers, runners, and equestrians can feel confident about finding the trailheads, navigating the route, and connecting with the awe-inspiring landscape like never before. Inspired by the magnificence of the scenery, wildlife, and diversity of terrain, this new book is an irreplaceable source for everyone interested in the Arizona National Scenic Trail.

Now, for the first time, Arizona visitors and residents will be able to set out on any part of the Arizona National Scenic Trail with a "bible" of the trail's twists and turns, its flora and fauna, and its geology.

In an easy-to-use format, the book serves up the 800-mile trail section by section (43 altogether) so that day-hikers as well as thru-hikers can feel confident about the route and inspired by the magnificence of the scenery, wildlife, and diversity of terrain.

Botany fans will relish the comprehensive descriptions of plant life among the trail's 13 microclimates.

Geology aficionados will take note of the equally detailed descriptions of rock and the ground beneath their feet (or beneath their mountain bike wheels or their horses' hooves).

Especially helpful are the descriptions of the 22 "gateway communities" that provide easy trail access and supplies along the trail's route from South to North.

This new book will become a personal guide and irreplaceable resource for any hiker, mountain biker, or equestrian heading for the Arizona National Scenic Trail.

About Matthew J. Nelson
Primary editor and executive director of the Arizona Trail Association, Matthew J. Nelson has more than 500 published articles to his credit and has explored many parts of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. He divides his time between Flagstaff, AZ and Big Pine, CA.

  • descriptions of the 22 "gateway communities"
  • detailed descriptions of rock and the ground
  • comprehensive descriptions of plant life among the trail's 13 microclimates
  • easy-to-use format for the 800-mile trail (section by section, 43 altogether)
  • Nelson, Matthew J./ Arizona Trail Association
  • Paperback
  • 388 pages
89997-2014ed

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