When a conversation turns to the subject of national parks, the word "Yellowstone" is usually not far behind. Not only is Yellowstone a premier national park because of it's world-famous geothermal areas and rich wildlife resource, but it contains more than 800 miles of trails that provide an incredible opportunity to hike amid wild nature.

Hiking Yellowstone throws open the door to that opportunity, with detailed descriptions and trip planning information for 109 hikes. The author has taken the immense and complicated trails system and organized it into logical routes for all types of hikers - all the way from the person who wants a 20-minutes self-guided tour to the person who seeks a 10-day backpacking adventure.

This guide does more than just describe the trails. It helps you plan your trip, and it makes it easy to select the hike that's just right for you. It also contains handy trail finder keys, safety information, maps, elevation charts, and photos.

Hiking Yellowstone is an indispensable part of your trip to America's first national park."