Author Description

Hiking is perhaps the perfect outdoor activity, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Highlighting the unique geography of metropolitan Phoenix and surrounding areas, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles; Phoenix introduces readers to some of the best hiking trails in Arizona. Arguably the Southwest's premier city, Phoenix offers its four million residents a mind-boggling array of hiking destinations, from the three major mountain preserves to area parks, greenbelts, and preserves. All roughly within an hour's drive of the Valley of the Sun, the trails highlighted in this updated edition begin right inside the city limits with the likes of popular Camelback Mountain. From Hidden Valley to the south to the Superstition Wilderness to the north, author Charles Liu leads hikers and walkers along a superb collection of diverse trails. Newbies and seasoned veterans will all find a worthwhile hike and discover that the book is merely a beginning to the endless possibilities of hiking experiences in central Arizona.