Since moving to Utah a few years ago, I love finding new hikes throughout the mountain regions of the state. Of course this is just one Utah recreation activity that I enjoy, but it is the easiest to do because it only requires a pair of shoes and a quick assembly of friends for a hike.

I have already hiked the popular places recommended by friends and looked through outdoor guides to hike the rest. I recently found this new book, Utah’s Incredible Backcountry Trails , and was impressed by it. This book has more than a few (make that 92) trail maps with beautiful pictures of each area. It has trails in a range of places, covering not just Utah National Parks, but other less known trails that haven’t been seen by every hiker and visitor to Utah. It is also an easy read, with plenty of pictures.

Since the writer is a professional photographer and former Peace Corps volunteer, you get the best of the area in words and visuals. He has also written four other books about Utah’s backcountry. This book is definitely one of the best in Utah recreation, written by a real hiker and specialist.

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