"FalconGuides point the compass to the best spots to play, climb, hike, fish, and be." - CNN.com Lace up your boots and sample fifty-nine of the finest trails in southern Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and the stunning 1.2-million-acre Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. With thorough descriptions and detailed maps, this book leads you to both well-known and little-used trails, and it includes several backpack trips and a wide variety of day hikes. Whether traveling down remote desert roads or up serene canyons, you will be rewarded with vivid memories and a yearning to return. For more than thirty years, FalconGuides(R) have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors.

Features: Hikes suited to every abilityDirections to the trailheadsTrail Finder for best hikes for novices and families, moderate day hikes, strenuous day hikes, and backpacking trips for all levelsComprehensive trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cuesDifficulty ratings, average hiking times, best hiking seasons, and canine compatibility for every featured hikeInformation on fees and permits, contacts, campgrounds, and more.