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The Grand Canyon - Guidebook to Walking in America's Southwest

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Introduction
Contents
Sample Route
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Published
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Published
17 Jan 2008
Edition
Second
ISBN
9781852844530
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ISBN (10)
1852844531
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight
370g
Pages
312
Originally Published
17 Jan 2008

The Grand Canyon

with Bryce and Zion Canyons in America's South West by Siân Pritchard-Jones, Constance Roos, Bob Gibbons

Guidebook to 1000s of miles of trekking routes in America's Grand Canyon.The Grand Canyon is one of the wonders of the world. Its 277-mile length is protected by 1.2 million acres of national park. Bryce and Zion Canyons and their national parks are also included in the guide. More...

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Seasons

Spring and autumn are best. Summers are very hot (and crowded on the rim and viewpoints). Winters Read More... can have snow for extended periods.

Centres

Access is via Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Phoenix and Flagstaff

Difficulty

Quite a range, from gentle walks on the Canyon rim to long, arduous and steep treks in a tough Read More... (and perhaps hot, perhaps cold) desert environment.

Must See

Where to start? The views are incredible in all the canyons. The walking trails are awesome, and Read More... some are serious endeavours.
 
 
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