Ron Adkison, an avid hiker and backpacker, began his outdoor explorations at age six. Since then he has logged more than 12,000 trail miles in ten western states. He has walked every trail in this guide multiple times, to provide precise, firsthand information about the trails, as well as features of ecological and historical interest. When he's not on the trail, Ron and his wife, Nancy, live in the Rocky Mountains of southwest Montana. He is the author of several FalconGuides. Other guidebooks by Ron Adkison include Hiking Northern California Hiking Washington Exploring Beyond Yellowstone Hiking Wyoming's Wind River Range Best Easy Day Hikes Grand Canyon Hiking Grand Staircase-Escalante and the Glen Canyon Region Best Easy Day Hikes Grand Staircase-Escalante and the Glen Canyon Region Hiking Southern California Best Easy Day Hikes Northern Sierra Wild Northern California Best Easy Day Hikes Southern Sierra 50 Best Short Hikes in Utah's National Parks Utah's National Parks.