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Notes: "The 63 best hikes in the Rockies"--Cover.; Edited and with additional fieldwork and materials by Marnie Pole--T.p verso.; Includes bibliographical references and index

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Subjects: Hiking; Travel; Banff National Park; Kootenay National Park; Highways; Highways - Alberta; Kananaskis Country; Maps; Lake Louise; Lake Louise - Roads & Trails

Abstract: Family Walks and Hikes is an exciting new series of books written specifically for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. These accurate, attractive guides feature expertly curated routes, informative maps, and colour photographs. The first book for the Canadian Rockies in the series brings together an inspiring collection of comfortable walks and spectacular hikes for visitors and locals looking for unique, guided wanderings in a number of diverse locations in the Rockies, including: Elbow Falls Powderface Ridge Troll Falls Elbow Lake Grotto Canyon Grassi Lakes Tunnel Mountain Johnston Canyon Stanley Glacier Plain Of Six Glaciers Bow Summit Ranging from charmingly easy to moderately challenging, these hikes are all accessible from reliable roads and popular staging areas. In addition, each hike is accompanied by a clear, colourful map, step by step directions, and full-colour photographs. Each route includes: detailed directions to trailheads colour maps and photographs seasonal information round-trip distances trail commentary difficulty ratings (from Rocky Mountain Books website)

Contents: Introduction; Area Maps; Highway 66, The Elbow; Highway 40 South, Kananaskis Trail; Highway 1, Bow Valley, Canmore, Highway 742 South; Banff; Kootenay National Park; Lake Louise; Icefield Parkway (Highway 93 North(; Important Contacts; Acknowledgements

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Subjects: Guidebook; Hiking; Canadian Rockies; Banff and Vicinity; Lake Louise; Moraine Lake; Kootenay National Park; Yoho National Park; Jasper National Park

Abstract: Popular Day Hikes: Canadian Rockies covers 37 popular, accessible trails in one of the world's most stunningly beautiful natural environments. Featuring easy short-day walks, more-strenuous full-day hikes and the occasional easy scramble in areas around Banff, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, the Icefields Parkway, Kootenay National Park, Yoho National Park and Jasper, this colourful guide contains something for everyone. Some of the trips included are: Spray River Loop Sunshine Meadows Stanley Glacier Lake Agnes Plain of Six Glaciers Larch Valley Yoho Valley to Twin Falls Parker Ridge Valley of the Five Lakes Sulpher Skyline Trail Each hike includes: detailed directions to trailheads colour maps and photographs seasonal information round-trip distances trail commentary difficulty ratings. -- From back cover