Lonely Planet Epic Hikes of the World 1

With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet's Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. From one-day jaunts and urban trails to month-long thru-hikes, cultural rambles and mountain expeditions, each journey shares one defining feature: being truly epic.

In this follow-up to Epic Bike Rides and Epic Drives, the world's best treks and trails are brought to life through first-person accounts, beautiful photographs and charming illustrated maps. Epic Hikes is organised by continent, making it easy to find your next adventure. Each hike includes practical trip planning advice on how to get there, where to stay, what to pack and where to eat, as well as recommendations for three similar hikes in other regions of the world.

Hikes featured span the globe and include Cape Town's Three Peaks and Kilimanjaro in Africa; Angel's Landing in Zion National Park, the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park, and Nicaragua's Concepción volcano in the Americas; Japan's 88 Sacred Temples of Shikoku Pilgrimage, India's Markha Valley, and the Great Wall of China in Asia; the Alpine Pass Route, Camino de Santiago, and Wordsworth's Backyard in Europe; plus Sydney's Seven Bridges Walk, New Zealand's Routeburn Track, and Papua New Guinea's Kokoda Track in Oceania.