Description

Plan a day hike or multiday trip in this Utah national monument with The Best Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Hikes, a Colorado Mountain Club Pack Guide.

Features

• Covers the original 1.88 million acres of the monument designated in 1996 to protect its natural wonders and preserve the area for scientific research
• In 2017, the monument was trimmed to 1 million acres, reducing protections around some of the world's most geologically diverse landscapes
• Hikes featured in this book range from family-friendly day hikes to multiday backpacking trips that will excite the most adventurous of spirits
• Also educates about protecting public lands, visiting sensitive areas with respect, and considering low-impact recreation as a pillar of multi-use for enhanced conservation