A guide to the best day hikes on the Big Island, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. Entries on each trip provide detailed directions to the trailhead, descriptions of the route, a topographic map key to the route description, and comments on plants and animals, geological formations, historical sites, and other points of interest. Each hike is categorized by difficulty. Includes hiking tips, safety considerations, and a list of trail and camping information sources, plus color photos. Ball is hike leader for the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club and has written two other books on hiking in Hawaii. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)