Anyone interested in hiking the Beartooths should own this book, or the more expansive, "Hiking the Beartooths" also published by Falcon and written by the same author. Each trail is not only detailed comprehensively, but done so with enough warmth and passion to turn these books into enjoyable reads. I keep my copies on the coffee table next to the couch for pre-nap perusal during the winter months. They are finely written.
Bill Schneider, your exceedingly reliable author, has painstakingly composed everything you'll need to successfully weave your way through this national treasure: How to drive to the trailhead. Sometimes WHAT to drive to the trailhead. Distance covered during the hike. Difficulty ratings for the hikes. Any Forest Service regulations applied to the hike or area. Key points, like stream crossings, trail junctions, notable landmarks, etc, are also provided. Plenty of information.
So, I highly recommend this book for any Beartooth wanderer, but, as I said earlier, "Hiking the Beartooths" may be a better purchase if you'd like an all-encompassing guide that includes multiple difficulty levels, including the easier day hikes listed in the book reviewed here.
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13 June, 2010