From the craggy, purple-layered peaks of Colorado's Maroon Bells to the sterling waters and surrounding forest-topped hills of Washinton's Snow Lake, 1,001 Hikes takes you on an invigorating journey to the most brilliant snow-capped summits, unfolding valleys, alpine expanses, and tumbling waterfalls of North America. Whether you're interested in a 3-mile jaunt, a moderate 8-mile hike, a challenging 20-mile backpacking exploration, or a captivating trail to enjoy with your children, this all-inclusive CD-ROM provides you with detailed directions and maps, trail mileage, elevation gain, level of difficulty, estimated time, and favorable seasons for over 1,000 classic trails. From the leading publisher of outdoor-related titles, The Mountaineers Books, each hiking entry is narrated by seasoned backpackers and outdoorsmen - including tips, historical anecdotes, and descriptive photos that will inspire outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels.

(Actual number of hikes is 1,042)

Based on The Mountaineers Books hiking series, 1,001 Hikes in North America delivers 1,042 hikes from 18 of the continental U.S.'s most scenic regions to your desktop. From the purple peaks of Colorado's Maroon Bells to the crystal clear waters of Washington's Snow Lake, 1,001 Hikes helps you plan a memorable journey to snowcapped summits, alpine meadows, and glacier streams. Whether you choose a jaunty 8-mile hike, a challenging 20-mile trek, or even a gentle trail to enjoy with young children, this CD-ROM delivers detailed directions and maps, trail mileage, elevation gain, difficulty levels, estimated time, and the best seasons for each trail.