Top Trails Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks: 46 Must-Do Hikes for Everyone
1st edition 2005
2nd edition 2009
3rd edition 2017
Copyright © 2017 by Andrew Dean Nystrom and Bradley Mayhew
Interior photos: © Andrew Dean Nystrom, except where noted Maps: Scott McGrew, Anthony Hertzel, and Thomas Hertzel Cover design: Frances Baca Design and Scott McGrew Text design: Frances Baca
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ISBN: 978-0-89997-797-3; eISBN: 978-0-89997-798-0
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SAFETY NOTICE: Although Wilderness Press and the authors have made every attempt to ensure that the information in this book is accurate at press time, they are not responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or inconvenience that may occur to anyone while using this book. You are responsible for your own safety and health while in the wilderness. The fact that a trail is described in this book does not mean that it will be safe for you. Be aware that trail conditions can change from day to day. Always check local conditions, know your own limitations, and consult a map.
The Top Trails Series
Wilderness Press
When Wilderness Press published Sierra North in 1967, no other trail guide like it existed for the Sierra backcountry. The first print run sold out in less than two months, and its success heralded the beginning of Wilderness Press. In the past 50 years, we have expanded our territories to cover California, Alaska, Hawaii, the Southwest, the Pacific Northwest, New England, Canada, and Baja California.
Wilderness Press continues to publish comprehensive, accurate, and readable outdoor books. Hikers, backpackers, kayakers, skiers, snowshoers, climbers, cyclists, and trail runners rely on Wilderness Press for accurate outdoor adventure information.
Top Trails
In its Top Trails guides, Wilderness Press has paid special attention to organization so that you can find the perfect hike each and every time. Whether you’re looking for a steep trail to test yourself on or a walk in the park, a romantic waterfall, or a city view, Top Trails will lead you there.
Each Top Trails guide contains trails for everyone. The trails selected provide a sampling of the best the region has to offer. These are the “must-do” hikes, walks, runs and bike rides, with every feature of the area represented.
Every book in the Top Trails series offers:
•The Wilderness Press commitment to accuracy and reliability
•Ratings and rankings for each trail
•Distances and approximate times
•Easy-to-follow trail notes
•Maps and permit information
OVERVIEW MAP
TRAIL FEATURES TABLE
Yellowstone’s Lower Falls (Trail 15)
Contents
Yellowstone & Grand Teton Trails Table
Introduction to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks