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Hiking Guide to Kansas [Paperback]

John W. Young (Illustrator), Catherine M. Hauber (Photographer)
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From the Konza Prairie to the Cimarron National Grassland, the Arikaree Breaks to the Spring River Wildlife Area, Kansas boasts hundreds of miles of marvelous hiking trails, many of which are unknown or unfamiliar to even longtime residents of the state. This book is the first complete guide to those outdoor destinations--the only book you'll need to explore and appreciate these natural treasures.

Catherine Hauber and John Young lead you over 430 miles of trails that showcase the beauty of Kansas's woodlands and wetlands, its prairies and high plains. Their Hiking Guide to Kansas covers trails found at 56 sites in all parts of the state--both popular routes like those along Clinton Lake and out-of-the-way sites like Big Basin Prairie Preserve.

After directing you to the trailhead, Hauber points out facts of interest along the way about history, geology, and wildlife, presenting them at a level of detail that will make any outing more meaningful. She provides trail lengths for each hike, notes access for bikers or horseback riders, and clearly identifies landmarks and trail blazes. She also has made the book as inviting as the trails themselves by including dozens of full-color photos that will make you want to lace up your hiking boots right away.

Another valuable feature of the book, John Young's state-of-the-art maps, show you exactly where the trails lead. Color-keyed to physiographic regions designated by the Kansas Geological Survey, these maps were developed using measurement techniques ranging from compass and pedometer to a global positioning satellite receiver and reflect painstaking attention to each bend and feature of the trail.

Whether you're a casual daytripper or a serious hiker, you'll find trails for every season in this book, the only guide you'll need for enjoying the state's wild places on foot.

From the Back Cover

"Friends ask me where they can go to find good hiking trails in Kansas. Now I won't have to spend time giving them directions--I'll just tell them to hike down to their local bookstore and pick up a copy of this book!"--Dave Kendall, producer and host of KTWU-TV's Sunflower Journeys

"Kansas isn't known as a mecca for hikers, but it does have some wonderful trails that Kansans will appreciate more after they read this book. Covering the entire state, Catherine Hauber's descriptions and photos will lure avid hikers and first-timers into the field. And John Young's terrific maps, crucial for a book like this, are accurate and easy to read. Pull on your hiking boots, pick up this guidebook, and get outside."--Rex Buchanan, coauthor of Roadside Kansas: A Traveler's Guide to Its Geology and Landmarks

"A great guide for outdoor enthusiasts, college students, and families with kids in search of Kansas adventures."--Kelly Kindscher, author of Edible Wild Plants of the Prairie, who hiked 690 miles in 80 days from Kansas City to the foothills of the Rockies

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hiking in Kansas has never been as simple as it is now., Nov 1 1999
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The Hiking Guide to Kansas is a high-quality guide to hiking trails in Kansas. There is no stone unturned. If you are going to be hiking in Kansas, you better bring this book with you! It is THE hiking guide for Kansas throughout the entire world!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is the perfect book for when I hike Kansas trails., Oct 25 1999
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I have always loved hiking in Kansas, but there has never been a really good book with the extensive detail that "Hiking Guide to Kansas" gives. The maps Young makes are very accurate, and the trail descriptions by Kate Hauber are excelent. I fully recommend this book to anyone who loves the outdoors in Kansas and wants an outstanding guide book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is the perfect book for when I hike Kansas trails., Oct 25 1999
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This review is from: Hiking Guide to Kansas (Paperback)
I have always loved hiking in Kansas, but there has never been a really good book with the extensive detail that "Hiking Guide to Kansas" gives. The maps Young makes are very accurate, and the trail descriptions by Kate Hauber are excelent. I fully recommend this book to anyone who loves the outdoors in Kansas and wants an outstanding guide book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hiking in Kansas has never been as simple as it is now., Nov 1 1999
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hiking Guide to Kansas (Paperback)
The Hiking Guide to Kansas is a high-quality guide to hiking trails in Kansas. There is no stone unturned. If you are going to be hiking in Kansas, you better bring this book with you! It is THE hiking guide for Kansas throughout the entire world!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Kansas Hiker, July 21 2008
By J. C. Bednar "J.C. Bednar" - Published on Amazon.com
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Hiking Guide to Kansas is an excellent book. It gives detailed accounts for hiking trails through out the entire state of Kansas. It is well written in an easy to understand format, unlike some guide books where the author(s) seem to be talking down to the reader. I bought this book about five years ago and hiked about a quarter of the trails described. Contents of the book provides: maps, pictures, directions, and even if some of the trails are compatable for horse back riding, pets, or bicyles. The maps and directions are quite easy to follow; if you do not arrive at your desired location you did not pay attention to detail. I took a year off from hiking and started up again this year. I thought I had lost this book, I was actually moping around like a lost puppy, and was about to purchase another when I accidently found it on a book self. Though not as cleverly written as some other hiking guide books seem to claim, this is a very good guide book for hiking the Sunflower State. Bet many people out there do not even think that you can hike in Kansas.
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