"Day Hiking Southeast Alaska covers 110 trails, compiled and mapped comprehensively. The guidebook divides the southeast Alaska region into nine sections--Skagway, Haines, Gustavus, Juneau, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, Prince of Wales Island, and Ketchikan-detailing all hikes accessible from the road system with the expertise of a local guide. Additionally, it details some trails and routes only accessible by boat, plane, or rail that were previously well known only to people with local connections. This book is for hikers of all skill levels and backgrounds, from the cruise ship passenger with only a few hours in port, to the expert peakbagger seeking the next challenge. Each of the nine regional sections begins with a summary of the areas history, culture, accommodations, highlights, and hikes. Basic trail information is succinctly provided at the beginning of each hike, such as total distance, amount of elevation gain, difficulty rating, best seasons, popular activities along the trail (i.e., snowshoeing, skiing, paddling, ice skating), inviting features (i.

e., glacier, lake, summit, cabin, artifacts), and means of trailhead access (i.e., road, boat, plane, or rail). A brief overview summarizes each trails primary allure and essence, followed by directions to the trailhead. Finally, a mile-by-mile description conveys what to expect, and helps hikers keep their bearings along the trail"-- Provided by publisher.