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Desolation Wilderness and the South Lake Tahoe Basin

Author : Jeffrey P. Schaffer

Publisher : Wilderness Press

Page : 183 pages

File Size : 30,81 MB

Release : 2021-04-20

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1643590669

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Your Guide to Northern California’s Spectacular Hiking Area Craggy mountain crests, dozens of hiking trails, and 130 lakes packed into 100 square miles of scenic beauty, Desolation Wilderness is one of the country’s most popular wilderness areas. It is minutes from Lake Tahoe and just a few hours from Sacramento and San Francisco. Explore the mountain landscape with hiking expert Jeffrey P. Schaffer. This comprehensive guide provides information on hiking, camping, wildlife, and natural history. It covers all of Desolation Wilderness, as well as Emerald Bay, the South Fork American River, and the Upper Truckee River. Written in cooperation with the federal Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, the guidebook has everything you need to plan your trip and to find your way in this unparralleled region. Inside You’ll Find Descriptions of 32 hikes, divided into four areas Table of mileages to 80 trout-stocked lakes Details on the terrain, lakes, animals, and vegetation Tips on when and where to get permits, and how to enjoy your hike with minimal environmental impact A list of the area’s campgrounds, arranged by trailhead locations Full map of the region divided into seven sections







Desolation Wilderness

Author : Jeffrey Schaffer

Publisher : Wilderness Press

Page : 217 pages

File Size : 49,49 MB

Release : 2010-05-10

Category : Travel

ISBN : 0899975674

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This is the most comprehensive guidebook to Lake Tahoe's finest hiking area. It offers you: 32 accurately described hiking trips in four areas: Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay, South Fork American River (trails south of Highway 50), and Upper Truckee River (trails north of Highway 88 and west of Highway 89).



Plants of the Tahoe Basin

Author : Michael Graf

Publisher : Univ of California Press

Page : 328 pages

File Size : 41,90 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Nature

ISBN : 9780520215832

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"The reader could hardly be disappointed with this book. More than simply a 'flower key, ' it deftly describes each species and its requirements for survival in the high Sierra. In addition to presenting an impressive collection of spectacular photographs, Graf describes the myriad physical aspects of the Basin which control the flora's vitality, its evolution and its future. This is a wildflower book with the depth and richness that will satisfy Tahoe plant lovers for a long time to come."--Joseph L. Medeiros, Sierra College



Desolation Wilderness and the South Lake Tahoe Basin

Author : Jeffrey P. Schaffer

Publisher :

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 41,43 MB

Release : 2021-04-20

Category :

ISBN : 9781643590653

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This comprehensive guidebook spotlights 32 of the best hiking trails in Desolation Wilderness and the surrounding areas.



Color the Tahoe Rim Trail

Author : Jared Manninen

Publisher :

Page : 160 pages

File Size : 10,97 MB

Release : 2016-11-04

Category :

ISBN : 9780983403654

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The Tahoe Rim Trail is a continuous trail that travels around the mountainous rim of the Lake Tahoe Basin. People from all over the world have come to Lake Tahoe to venture out on the Tahoe Rim Trail. Whether you've already experienced many of the amazing sites to see on the Tahoe Rim Trail or are hoping to one day visit it, Color the Tahoe Rim Trail will take you on the entire 165+ mile journey around Lake Tahoe. Color the Tahoe Rim Trail features 79 full page illustrations for you to color, and is the first in Jared Manninen's series of wilderness activity books. Through engaging activities, tales of lessons learned, and education about backcountry skills and etiquette, these wilderness activity books will inspire creativity and help you cultivate adventure in your daily life.



The Tahoe Rim Trail

Author : Tim Hauserman

Publisher :

Page : 252 pages

File Size : 15,80 MB

Release : 2001-09

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9780899972886

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The Tahoe Rim Trail officially opened in September 2001, after 17 years and thousands of labor hours. Here's the definitive guide to this magnificent new route. Endorsed by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and written by longtime Tahoe resident and guide Tim Hauserman, it will tell you about: --Weather, water, and when to go --Ways to enjoy the trail (hike, mountain bike, or ride a horse) --Great trips with kids --Colorful local legends and human history --Wildflowers and wild critters Eight manageable sections of the trail are presented in detailed prose and clear maps. Pick a day-hike or plan longer backcountry excursions. There are also a number of sidetrips to choose from along the trail or in the surrounding area. If breathtaking views of alpine peaks and clear Sierra lakes appeal to you, this book will help you find them.



Five-Star Trails: Lake Tahoe

Author : Jordan Summers

Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 18,95 MB

Release : 2016-06-20

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1634040333

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Covering the region surrounding the 22-mile-long lake, author Jordan Summers guides hikers along 40 of the region's best trails--all located within 25 miles of Lake Tahoe's shoreline. Trekkers can easily find the perfect hike with the complete trail descriptions for 27 day hikes and 13 overnight destinations. An accurate map, directions to the trailhead with coordinates for GPS use, and an elevation profile of each trail prepare hikers with the full picture of the route ahead. Generally intended for outdoors people of all ages and abilities, Five-Star Trails: Lake Tahoe describes great hikes from the Desolation, Mt. Rose, Granite Chief, and Mokelumne Wilderness areas, as well as along sections of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and portions of the Tahoe Rim Trail.



Afoot and Afield: Tahoe-Reno

Author : Mike White

Publisher : Wilderness Press

Page : 458 pages

File Size : 33,72 MB

Release : 2015-10-13

Category : Travel

ISBN : 089997791X

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Ever since the Wild West days of Kit Carson and the Comstock Lode, visitors have been drawn to Reno-Tahoe in search of adventure. Today, the best adventures are found outdoors, where hikers can take lakeside strolls, mountain ascents, or simple walks with dogs and kids. Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe, by local author Mike White, features more than 175 trips in a diverse range of terrain around Lake Tahoe and the communities of Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Minden-Gardnerville. These trips are tailored for every type of hiker, and many are suited for mountain bikers. This new edition features 26 new hikes and all updated content.