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Small enough to fit in your back pocket, this guide features twenty easy-to-follow hikes in Big Bend National Park.

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Half-hour strolls to full-day adventuresAccurate, easy-to-follow directions to the trailheadHikes for hikers of every ability, including families with young childrenClear, accurate, and concise mile-by-mile directions for each hikeGPS coordinates

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Falcon Guides (March 5, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 98 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1493078240
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1493078240
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.59 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 0.23 x 7 inches

It’s Time to Take a Hike in Spectacular Chicago!

The best way to experience Chicagoland is by hiking it! Get outdoors with Illinois author Ted Villaire as he helps you find and enjoy the top hikes within 60 miles of the city. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body.

Go bird-watching at Goose Lake Prairie. Immerse yourself in history along the I&M Canal Trail. Experience breathtaking views from secluded Lake Michigan beaches. Marvel at the awe-inspiring sand dunes in Northwest Indiana. With a highly accomplished outdoors writer as your guide, you’ll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of Chicago’s best hikes!

Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where you’re going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing.

Whether you’re a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Chicago provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Chicago and the surrounding communities.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Menasha Ridge Press; 4th edition (July 3, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1634040864
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1634040860
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.5 x 9 inches