Overview
2. Provides concise descriptions of nearly all maintained trails within the Columbia Gorge, with compass directionals and exact mileage calculated from multiple devices.
3. Author personally hiked every single trail several times in opposite directions on different days of the year, under various conditions.
4. Offers jaunts with the widest range of ability levels, from brief, interpretive universal trails for those in wheelchairs, to exceptionally long and steep scrambling routes for the most advanced hikers and trekkers.
5. Each gratifying hike entices with stunning pictures that tell the story with helpful captions.
6. Almost every summit, high point, prominent point, or peak within the Columbia River Gorge can now be attained from this one imperative source.
7. Hidden waterfalls previously only attainable by word of mouth or by accident are brought fully into the mainstream for hikers of all abilities.
8. The only known guidebook for the Columbia Gorge with not only all photographs in living color, but also all colorful topographic maps with added essential information and every single trail, loop hike, and summit bid presented clearly.
9. Prime seasons and months to hike, including many year-round, are listed for most entries.
10. Crucial in-depth info about the total vertical gain, distance, duration, and difficulty are given, but with even more of a break-down within those.
11. Walks readers through loop hikes in the absolute best direction, maximizing their day, while providing alternate options too.
12. Trip Reports for each hike list popular flora and fauna encountered as well as recent historic and geological facts, and perhaps more importantly gives restroom and parking fee information.
13. A dry wit and humor are interwoven to the informative trail descriptions, as the author shows empathy at times for those struggling to reach their goal.
14. No filler hikes from Vancouver or downtown Portland, nor any museum visits or roadside attractions here, but only the best 60 hikes within the Columbia Gorge region for those who love hiking around amazing settings.
15. The most comprehensive guidebook ever (including all the secrets) for hiking the entire Columbia River Gorge.
This book title, Day Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge (Hiking Loops, High Points, and Waterfalls within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area) - 9781941821909, ISBN: 9781941821909, by Don J. Scarmuzzi, published by West Margin Press (November 1, 2015) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer Day Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge (Hiking Loops, High Points, and Waterfalls within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area) - 9781941821909 books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy.
Prefer to work with a human being when you order Day Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge (Hiking Loops, High Points, and Waterfalls within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area) - 9781941821909 books in bulk? Our Book Specialists are standing by Monday-Friday 8-5 PST, ready to help!