Five-Star Trails The Ozarks 43 Spectacular Hikes in Arkansas and Missouri [Hardcover]

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Its no wonder why the Ozark Mountain region is such a popular destination. From the banks of Lake Alma to the broken-down buildings of the Rush ghost town, the area offers some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the country. The Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri is home to pristine natural springs. The Ozark National Forest in Arkansas provides a rugged mountain canvas, and the Arkansas River Valley features the towering Cedar Falls. Discover mountain panoramas, untamed streams, and remote wilderness. Hiking expert and Ozarks native Jim Warnock shares everything you need to know about 43 five-star hiking trails for all levels and interests, including route details, directions, nearby attractions, GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and more in this easy-to-carry and easy-to-use guidebook. Every trail is rated for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children, so you know exactly what to expect before beginning your next adventure.Text, maps, and photographs depict 30 to 40 expertly selected trails that fit into the day-trip category and that are within easy access from the core location. Each book in the series covers easy to arduous hikes; day-hike distances from 1 to 12 miles round-trip; diverse types of trails, such as out-and-backs, loops, and balloons; and both urban and wilderness locations. ExperiencedFive-Star Trailsauthors infuse their descriptions with vital and appealing information for the reader. Keyed to the iconic series title, these authors note 1- to 5-star ratings for scenery, trail conditions, degree of hiking difficulty, atmosphere for solitude vs. crowds, and appropriateness for childrl³‡