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Charles Liu
Spending his formative years attending Arizona State University, he grew increasingly fond of the Grand Canyon State’s diverse outdoor offerings. Now a software engineer by trade, he spends much of his spare time exploring mountains, leading hiking trips, photographing and writing about trails around the Southwest.
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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Phoenix 2ed Including Tempe, Scottsdale, and Glendale
Charles Liu
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.
IMPORTANT UPDATES
Hike #47: Tonto Narrows: WARNING: As of early 2009, the
trailhead for this hike is closed to public access due to recent
conflicts between hikers and local ranchers. There are currently no
established alternate access routes to Tonto Creek from the town of
Gisela.
Hike #22: Tom's Thumb: As of early 2009, construction for a new
trailhead began approximately 0.5 miles to the east on 130th St.
(instead of 126th St.) south of Paraiso Dr. The trail to Tom's Thumb has
been rerouted to the new trailhead. The good news is that you no
longer need a high-clearance vehicle, and the trail has been much
improved to the point where it is now only a moderate hike without the
need for route-finding. However, the length of the hike has been
extended to 4 miles round-trip.
Hike #32: Picketpost Mountain: As of early 2009, a new segment of
the Arizona Trail was constructed adjacent to the old Jeep road. The
first 0.4 miles of this hike now follows the new Arizona Trail
through Sonoran desert foothills. When the trail intersects a small
dirt road near the base of Picketpost Mountain, turn left onto the dirt
road to begin your ascent.
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Easy Hikes Close to Home: Phoenix
Charles Liu
Day hiking in Phoenix and the surrounding areas has never been better. New trails have been established and old trails have been rediscovered.
Carefully researched on foot, hiking enthusiast Charles Liu introduces area residents and visitors to an array of the best easy day hikes.
Filled with detailed descriptions of firsthand trail notes, Easy Hikes Close to Home: Phoenix helps novice hikers discover their choices with concise at-a-glance information highlighting details such as location, access, directions, distances, and scenery.
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