 Hikes from the SF Bay Area to the CA-OR border, including those close to cities & those in more remote areas. Beaches, mountains, forests, and more |
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 This is the only full-color guidebook offering the most dynamic hikes in one volume. Virtually all the hikes are readily accessible from major arterials, & there are explicit trailhead directions for each hike. |
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 Describes 100 hikes throughout the Bay Area, plus a few in the Lake Tahoe high country. From short family walks to challenging backcountry trips. |
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 Traverse the diverse terrain of Southern California, from desert to beach to mountaintop, on an easy stroll or overnight trek, with this ultimate guide to the 101 best hikes in the Southland. |
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 Describes the best day-hiking adventures in more than a dozen CA national parks & preserves, including Channel Islands, Death Valley, Devils Postpile, Joshua Tree, Kings Canyon, Lassen Volcanic, Lava Beds, Mojave, Muir Woods, Pinnacles, Point Reyes,Redwood, Sequoia, and Yosemite. Trails range from easy walks for families to long, 16 mile treks for seasoned hikers. |
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 The author's pick of the best day hikes these popular national parks have to offer, including a "child-rating" scale to help select the proper one for your family. Covers trail descriptions, car camping, fauna & flora, etc. |
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 This book guides readers to a splendid assortment of trails in the 9 counties surrounding one of the world's most beautiful cities. Whether hikers crave a quick & easy get-out-of-town stroll or a challenging day-long trek through wilderness, this book is the perfect trailblazer for natives and first-time visitors alike. |
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 Covers from the coast to the Cascades, from the Bay Area to Humboldt & Del Norte counties. Features hikes that are at their peak in the fall, winter and spring seasons. All hikes are short to accommodate the shorter daylight hours of winter. |
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 Over 40 individual trips along CA coast from Big Sur to San Diego & including the Channel Islands. For all ages & levels of skill. Contains detailed info on how to find your put-in, safety factors, trip length, nearby camping. |
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Includes 71 trailheads, 200 hikes & backpacks, 32 X-country ski areas, 39 mountain bike trails, 57 fishing spots & 27 places to kayak & canoe for Alpine County, California, (Sierra Nevadas). |
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 Includes: an identification field guide to local birds, animals, trees, wildflowers, insects, weather, etc. Explanations of natural history; detailed descriptions for seasonal access, travel directions, trail info of 50 best natural sites in the area.Essays addressing issues of conservation, endangered species, human habitation effects. |
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 Thousands of miles of SUV trails in the CA backcountry, plus minimal-impact travel techniques. Step-by-step route directions for 152 scenic drives, rated from easy to challenging that take you from the central & northern Sierra Nevada to the coastal ranges and the Modoc Plateau. This book appeals to virtually everyone who loves the outdoors: campers, anglers, hikers, mountain bikers, snowmobilers, amateur prospectors, sightseers, GPS owners, wildlife seekers, & more. |
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 Tongue-in-cheek wilderness manual for women who appreciate nature but prefer to maintain their coiffure while interacting with it. Lots of useful information-such as handy checklists for what to bring and wear-tucked between the humor. |
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 Originally written for trip leaders in the Princeton University Outdoor Program, this book guides the reader through every step of the backpacking process, with chapters on planning, equipment, cooking, hygiene, emergency procedures & much more. |
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 Describes 62 backpacking trips throughout the state of California, hikes and trails throughtout the whole state. |
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 Part of a series for women by women. Author, an AT thru-hiker, gives a fresh perspective & up-to-date presentation of techniques & equipment. Written in a unique perspective, this book will give readers the confidence to try a new sport. |
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 Pocket-size guide features 23 of the best, easy day hikes in the San Francisco area. |
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 Covers 75 trails accessible from Redding, Sacramento, the Bay Area & Monterey County with terrain that's canine hazard-free and easy on the paws. No leashes required on most trails. More than two-thirds of the hikes are on lesser known trails where travel is light. They avoid steep, rocky terrain and offer lakes or streams as a reward. Additional features include what to pack for your pooch. |
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 55 dog friendly trails between Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo, stretching across the Central Valley eastward to Lee Vining and southward to Lone Pine. |
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 More than 60 dog-suitable trails, accessible from metro areas including Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. Most trails are lightly traveled; off-leash permitted on nearly half. |
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