As
one of the last great tracts of wilderness
in the world, the Yukon is a hiker’s paradise.
From the capital city of Whitehorse, the
boreal forest extends hundreds of kilometres
in all directions—interspersed with
rocky mountains, alpine meadows, clear
lakes and serpentine rivers. It is this
unparalleled wilderness that draws most
visitors and residents to the North, yet,
with so many exploring possibilities, deciding
where to go can be overwhelming.
Since it was
first published in 1995, Whitehorse & Area Hikes & Bikes
has been the definitive guide to hiking
and mountain biking trails in the Whitehorse
area. It contains comprehensive information
on everything from easy walks along the
Yukon River to alpine mountain biking adventures.
Now completely revised with updated trail
information, maps and photos, this new
edition of Hikes & Bikes will continue
to appeal to Sunday strollers and hardcore
hikers alike.
This new edition
of Whitehorse & Area
Hikes & Bikes contains:
• Descriptions of 32 trails, including ten new trails. • GPS coordinates
for each hike described in the book. • Dramatic photographs and detailed
maps. • Stewardship tips for hiking in wilderness areas. • 25 pages
of supplementary material on such topics as local ecology, weather and wilderness
ethics and safety.
Whitehorse & Area
Hikes & Bikes
was produced by the Yukon Conservation
Society to help more people enjoy the environment
of the Whitehorse area. Proceeds from the
sale of the book will go towards conservation
education in the Yukon.
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