Crossing Arizona: A Solo Hike Through the Sky Islands and Deserts of the Arizona Trail

This is a journal, not a 'how to' book, and as that is quite enjoyable. Only caveat is he's from a cooler climate than Arizona so is struggling in heat where we Arizonians are just getting started. A great read and very inspirational. Not only for those thinking about long hiking trips.

If you love backpacking buy this book, you will not regret it. A beautifully written and inspiring read that just leaves you itching to get away. Seriously, if you don't enjoy it I'll eat my hat!

I bought this book because I am (someday) going to do this hike. What a great adventure! Reading this book has made me put it a little higher on the "to do" list. Chris Townsend did a great job telling his story. It has not only been educational but a very enjoyable read that I highly recommend to any avid hiker.

I've almost finished reading to the end, and have been transported onto the trail in this book. I've found this book to be extremely relevant and interesting account of Chris's walk along the Arizona Trail. I've learned some valuable facts about the trail, and what to expect. I've been using a few of the National Geographic maps to follow along while I read, and to locate the geographic points he refers to in the writing.Water is a prime concern on this hike, especially in the southern regions. The one thing I haven't been able to find is reference to any dates that would reveal the time of year he began his hike. It would help place the time of year and the availability of water during this time of year. I see no reason to give anything but a top rating to this book, I just love it!

Well written with all the right detail. I'm too old to do the entire trail, but since reading this fun tale, I continue to do day hikes on more and more pieces of this great trail.