Chicago and its surroundings offer hikers a rich variety of hiking options, including rugged trails, large forest preserves, and looping rivers. Because of the unique scenery around the city, hiking in Chicago is more than just a trek around town. In Moon Take a Hike Chicago , dedicated outdoor explorer Barbara I. Bond shows you the best hikes in and around Chicago,all within two hours of the city. With details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach the trailhead, Bond has all the bases covered. Suggested lists of hikes include:Best for Hiking with ChildrenBest Urban HikesBest Wildflower HikesBest for History LoversBest Bird-Watching HikesBest Geology HikesLet Moon show you all the worthwhile hikes, from short, flat routes suitable for families to day-long, steep treks for more advanced hikers. Each hike profile contains practical information including point-by-point trail navigation, contact information, facilities, fees, parking instructions, and an easy-to-use map for each trail. From East Indiana and the southwest tip of Michigan through Starved Rock State Park and up into Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine State Forest, your trip begins with Moon Take a Hike Chicago.
- ISBN10 1598807617
- ISBN13 9781598807615
- Publish Date 14 June 2011
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 5 March 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Avalon Travel Publishing
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 320
- Language English