Top Trails: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Andrew Dean Nystrom

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       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

      Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available from the Library of Congress

      ISBN: 978-0-89997-797-3; eISBN: 978-0-89997-798-0

      Manufactured in the United States of America

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

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      Cover photo: Cascade Canyon (see Trail 36) © Dezso Matyas/Shutterstock

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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

       The Top Trails Series

       Greater Yellowstone Map

       Yellowstone & Grand Teton Trails Table

       Using Top Trails

       Organization of Top Trails

       Choosing a Trail

       Introduction to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

       Geography and Topography

       Geology and Hydrothermal Activity

       Flora

       Fauna

       Bear Safety Guidelines

       When to Go

       Weather and Seasons

       Trail Selection

       Key