<P>Lace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet¿s highly successful <I>Epic Hikes </I>series, this time exploring 50 of the Americas¿ most rewarding treks and trails. From Canada''s longest hut-to-hut hike, the Sunshine Coast Trail, to a descent through Havasu Canyon in the USA, and the Santa Cruz Trail of northern Peru, we cover a huge variety of themes and experiences across routes that range from one-day walks to multi-day treks. </P><P><B>Each of the featured hikes includes:</B></P><ul><li>First-person accounts from writers who have completed the hike</li><li>Challenge level grading: easy / harder / epic</li><li>Inspirational photography, maps and practical information to follow in the writer¿s footsteps</li><li>Orientation toolkit: when is the best time of year to hike, how to get there, special equipment required</li><li>Expert travel advice: where to stay, recommended tours, the best places to eat</li><li>Suggestions for similar hikes</li></ul><P><B>50 epic hikes acro