Hiking the Bitterroots (Revised Edition)

by Mort Arkava

Describes 52 hikes in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana and north central Idaho. Hikes range from short day hikes to extensive wilderness treks up to 75 miles in length. Information includes trail descriptions, maps, creek crossings. Problem locations for bears are identified and fishing information.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967751810
• ISBN13: 9780967751818
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Mort Arkava
• Length: 123 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Hiking the Bitterroots

I have yet to go on my hike, but I've been impressed with the local, homegrown quality of this book and the detailed information it provides. The hand drawn maps are quaint yet completely sufficient; the routes depicted in the maps agreed closely with those indicated on my topo map. In addition, other routes not on my topo were in the book! Also, I like that I feel I'm getting the information from a local who really knows the area, not just some corporation that shipped some fellow out there so they could write a book and make money.

Get Up and Go!

Mort Arkava's "Hiking the Bitterroots" is a definite winner with "rec heads" locally and otherwise.His book leads you to the trailheads of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness of Montana and Idaho with it's pristine forests, rushing creeks, alpine meadows and towering peaks.Each of the 41 hikes varies in length as well as endurance. Each hike's description is accurate as well as descriptive and detailed. Mort provides you with trailhead directions, trail descriptions and sketch maps. You know that Arkava has hiked every trail more than once.He has made it easy for beginners and experts alike to get out there and explore. So let's go! Let's get out there! And don't forget your moleskin, your extra pair of socks and of course, "Hiking the Bitterroots" by Mort Arkava.