Celebrating the most important, popular, and diverse hiking trails in the world, this book invites readers to take a walking tour through the planet s natural wonders. Divided into six sections, the book groups trails by theme: pilgrimages, historic hikes, mountain hikes, wilderness trails, trails through diverse environments, and long-distance trails. From Mount Kenya to subarctic hikes in Scandinavia, and from exotic hikes in the Himalayas to more familiar trails in the United States and Canada, this book invites readers to explore the history, environment, and cultures of the world on foot. Each featured trail has its own section, with a map and photo gallery focusing on what makes it one of the most magnificent hiking trails anywhere in the world. Included are detailed descriptions and trail highlights. This book is perfect for anyone interested in conservation, outdoor recreation, or the myriad ways that walking through a landscape is an intimate exploration of its soul.
- ISBN10 0847860930
- ISBN13 9780847860937
- Publish Date 26 September 2017
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Rizzoli International Publications
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 336
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/isbn/9780847860937