Hiking Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness

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High in Montana's northern Rocky Mountains lie the vast and striking expanses of the Bob Marshall, Great Bear, and Scapegoat Wilderness Areas, and the Jewel Basin hiking area - the last remnants of primeval North America. Hiking Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness offers hikers of all ages, interests, and abilities the opportunity to experience the glory and grandeur of the over 1.5-million-acre continuous tract of land that is considered the crown jewel of the American wilderness system.

The diverse and dramatic Bob Marshall, Great Bear, and Scapegoat Wilderness Areas were established to provide travelers the chance to wander this alpine wonderland for weeks without retracing their steps. Veteran guidebook author Erik Molvar has updated and expanded this indispensable book, the only comprehensive guide to this immense area. Each hike features easy-to-follow trailhead directions; thorough, mile-by-mile trail descriptions; detailed maps; elevation profiles; and information on the vistas and wildlife you'll find along the way. Also included are critical tips on fording streams and rivers, utilizing zero-impact practices, following faint trails, and selected a campsite. Anglers will find the listing of lakes and streams useful as well.

The unparalleled beauty of Bob Marshall country is not to be missed. Whether you are looking for a pleasant day-hike or a strenuous, multi-day backpacking trip, Hiking Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness is sure to make your trip to Montana's backcountry an unforgettable adventure.


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by Erik Molvar 0
365 Pages ISBN 1-56044-798-2

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Come visit the largest wilderness in Montana! Spanning over one million acres this wilderness is one of the most completely preserved areas in the nation. View the huge 22 mile escarpment called the Chinese wall with heights of over 1000 feet. This wilderness features not only hiking and camping, but fantastic fly fishing, hunting, skiing, climbing, horse packing and white water rafting. The Bob Marshal follows the Continental Divide for 60 miles and holds elevations between 4000 and 9000 feet.

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Map produced by the US Forest Service contains the most up-to-date information on access roads, trails, campsites, terrain, and points of interest within the Bob Marshall, Great Bear and Scapegoat Wilderness areas. All wilderness maps contain contour lines, a topographic quad index and contact phone numbers, and the vast majority contain planning tips and descriptions of the terrain.

The Bob Marshall Wilderness is one of the most completely preserved mountain ecosystems in the world: rugged peaks, alpine lakes, cascading waterfalls, grassy meadows embellished with shimmering streams, a towering coniferous forest, and big river valleys.


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