Hiking and Backpacking, Trails of Texas

For nearly two decades, this popular and highly acclaimed book has guided thousands of hikers of all ages and abilities on trails throughout the Lone Star State. This new fifth edition is re-outfitted and ready to hit the trail again. Updated and revised throughout, this is the most comprehensive, map-packed trail guide available for Texas walkers, hikers, and backpackers. Even bikers and equestrians will find trails to suit their fancy. Whether you're a tenderfoot wanting to take a leisurely one- or two-hour stroll, or a trail-hardened backpacker seeking the rigorous challenge of a week-long, 100-mile trek, this latest edition of Hiking and Backpacking Trails of Texas helps you locate the best trails for your abilities. This book offers two parts -- the "main guide" and the "backpacking guide". The main guide divides the state into four regions and lists hiking and nature trails within each region. You can quickly check the trail's degree of difficulty, ranging from short leisurely walks to vigorous, day-long hikes. For those hardier souls (soles, too!) the backpacking section lists the most challenging trails along with primitive wilderness camping areas. Listings in both sections are alphabetized for easy reference. Detailed maps, featuring some topographical maps, show you the trails, facilities, actual distances, and points of scenic and historical interest. A helpful hiking/backpacking checklist rounds out this colorful guide.