The national parks in the western USA - to truly discover this dream destination, you should definitely go hiking there! On foot, you will experience up close the desert of Joshua Tree, the Grand Canyon, the most fascinating gorge in the world, the granite cliffs rising up to 1,000 meters, the waterfalls of Yosemite, and the silent giants, the giant sequoias in Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Redwood. This hiking guide presents 23 trails of varying lengths and difficulty levels in six national parks in California and Arizona. Maps and elevation profiles complement the detailed route descriptions. Additionally, the author provides information on access, rest areas, and more for each trail. GPS tracks can be downloaded for free.