Download or read book 250 Great Hikes in California s National Parks written by Ann Marie Brown and published by Avalon Travel Pub. This book was released on 2004 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foghorn Outdoors 250 Great Hikes in California's National Parks serves up the best day-hiking adventures in more than a dozen California national parks and 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 included range from easy walks for families to long, 16-mile treks for seasoned hikers. Whether readers are headed for the sequoia groves of the southern Sierra, the famous granite domes and waterfalls of Yosemite, the 700-foot-tall sand dunes of Death Valley, the underground caves of Lava Beds, or the rugged coast of the remote Channel Islands, 250 Great Hikes in California's National Parks provides tips and information on the most spectacular trails in each park, the best seasons to hike them, and how to avoid the crowds. All trails are rated for difficulty level, estimated hiking time, mileage, crowds, best season, and overall quality.
Download or read book Hike the Parks Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks written by Scott Turner and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2020-03-12 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re visiting for a day or exploring for a week, this guide provides intel on the best hikes and walks, as well as views, giant trees, camping, and more to help visitors make the most of these magnificent parks. Featured attractions are easily accessible from the parks’ main roads, and 40 carefully selected day hikes range from easy to challenging. Other features include: Park basics: visitor centers, permits and fees, info on gateway towns, fun facts "Must-see" sights within the park Overview of the parks' flora and fauna Brief tips and advice for non-hiking activities Overview of park campgrounds and lodging Park and hiking safety
Download or read book Hike the Parks Joshua Tree National Park written by Scott Turner and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2019-09-12 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experienced hiker and guidebook author and Southern California native Scott Turner has been exploring Joshua Tree National Park for years, fostering a deep knowledge of its geography and natural and human history. Here he provides distinct guidance for choosing the perfect hike to experience the unique landscape of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts. Attractive, all-color guidebook packed with info to help readers choose activities that meet their interests: Day hikes from 1 to 10 miles, with elevation from 250 to 1500 feet Distances and elevations measured in both US Standard and metric Information on park campgrounds and lodges Park basics: visitor centers, must-see sights and activities, permits and fees, fun facts, gateway towns, and more Overview of flora and fauna and the effects of climate change in the park
Download or read book Hiking Northern California written by Bubba Suess and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking Northern California, the revised edition, will be fully revised and updated. Northern California has 80-plus diverse hikes throughout the northern two-thirds of the Golden State, from the Oregon border to the Southern Sierras. This guidebook features more than 600 miles of trails, accurate and up-to-date trail maps, and all the information you need for planning enjoyable outings year-round. Hikes include short, leisurely strolls and demanding days-long excursions, from well-graded trails to rugged, cross-country scrambles.
Download or read book Best Short Hikes in Redwood National and State Parks written by Gisela Rohde and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2005-01-12 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * More than 60 short hikes in the Redwoods -- from half-hour to half-day -- with camping and park facilities information * Handy quick-guide for selecting hikes by difficulty, mileage and features (flowers, water, views, etc.) * Little-known Redwood Park gems as well as world-famous Founders Grove and Fern Canyon trails A stand of towering old-growth redwoods, where sounds are dampened to near silence, where only the dimmest rays of light penetrate...or are you looking for redwood hikes with beaches? Redwood hikes known for wildflowers? You'll find those, too, in this guide devoted to the best hikes in Redwood National Park and the state parks-Prairie Creek, Del Norte Coast, Jedediah Smith and Humbolt Redwoods State Parks. Most trailheads are adjacent to paved roads, accessible within five miles of Pacific Coast Highway 101. This guidebook includes many short hikes off Avenue of the Giants and Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. It will take you to the Boy Scout Tree and to the Tallest Tree, a 367.8-foot skyscraper. But it also includes trails for solitude even at the height of the tourist season. Background information on redwood biology rounds out your experience.
Download or read book Southern California written by Ron Adkison and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2003-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking Southern California details 60 hikes throughout Southern California, including the southern Los Padres National Forest, the Angeles and San Bernardino national forests, Cleveland National Forest, part of Anza-Borrego State Park, Mount San Jacinto Wilderness State Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave National Preserve, and Death Valley National Park.
Download or read book Day Hiker s Guide to California s State Parks written by John McKinney and published by Trailmaster. This book was released on 1998 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking adventures in 150 parks, preserves, beaches, and historic sites from Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in the south to Humboldt Redwoods State Park in the north.
Download or read book Walking the California Coast written by John McKinney and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hike the Parks Redwood National State Parks written by John Soares and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2019-04-29 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features hikes everyone, including children and seniors, can enjoy Highlights must-see park sights and activities beyond hiking Full-color maps and photos throughout Hike the Parks: Redwood National & State Parks is the first in a new series of national park hiking guides that feature an easy-to-use design, pocket-sized format, and full-color photos and maps, with top trails detailed alongside top sights. These public lands offer a breathtaking setting of giant trees that have survived dinosaurs by millions of years. 38 of the best day-hiking options, from nature walks to more challenging routes Distance and elevation in US and metric measurements Information on visitors centers, campgrounds, sights, permits, fees, park facts, and more Resources for park "gateway towns" 1- and 3-day itineraries for visitors Overview of the parks’ flora and fauna
Download or read book Hiking California s Desert Parks written by Bill Cunningham and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated and revised, this guides features 114 hikes of all levels in four California Desert Parks; Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Joshua Tree and Death Valley national parks, and Mojave National Preserve.
Download or read book One Best Hike Yosemite s Half Dome written by Rick Deutsch and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2012-04-10 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successfully hike Yosemite’s most famous landmark with the guide that helps you prepare and provides the details you need to know. Getting to the top of Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome in California is one of America’s epic day hikes. Starting in Yosemite Valley, you’ll ascend nearly one vertical mile past two impressive waterfalls, through fragrant pine, fir, and cedar forests, then 425 feet up sheer granite on the famed steel cables to the summit, where you’ll enjoy some of the grandest views of your life. If you do it right, you’ll be back down in the valley, celebrating your accomplishment, later that evening. While tremendously rewarding, this hike is also one of the park’s most strenuous. Here’s everything you need to know to successfully make the 15-plus-mile trek. This step-by-step guidebook by Rick Deutsch tells you exactly how to hit the trail with confidence. Inside you’ll find: Detailed, specific advice on the proper physical conditioning Trail-tested list of what to wear and bring on the hike Historical vignettes and 18 key points of interest along the trail, with GPS markers More than 100 photos so you know what to expect One Best Hike: Yosemite’s Half Dome, with its can-do approach, nuts-and-bolts advice, and practical tips, will leave you wondering why you’ve waited so long to embark on this truly special hiking adventure.
Download or read book Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks written by Mike White and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The southern High Sierra, including Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and the surrounding John Muir, Jennie Lakes, and Monarch Wildernesses, is one of the most magnificent natural areas in the world. Blessed with the largest trees on earth (giant sequoias), one of the deepest canyons in North America (Kings Canyon), and the highest mountain in the continental U.S. (Mt. Whitney), the greater Sequoia-Kings Canyon region offers unparalleled mountain majesty. Along with such superlatives, hundreds of miles of trail provides access to a boundless number of high mountain lakes, wildflower-covered meadows, cascading streams, deep forests, and craggy peaks. Mike White’s guide is the only comprehensive guide to this portion of John Muir’s Range of Light.
Download or read book Hooked on Hiking Southern California written by Ann Marie Brown and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-07-23 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each of these decks is packed with 50 hiking adventures and comes equipped with a handy clip-on carabiner for bringing cards along wherever the trail leads. Take a hike through Southern California's beautiful parks, forests, and more. Hikes include: Joshua Tree Death Valley Channel Islands National Park Kings Canyon
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Joshua Tree National Park written by Bill Cunningham and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Easy Day Hikes Joshua Tree National Park includes detailed maps and concise descriptions for twenty easy-to-follow hikes in gorgeous Joshua Tree National Park. From the High View Nature Trail to Silver Bell Mine, you will discover some of the best desert hiking California has to offer.
Download or read book Best Hikes Los Angeles written by Allen Riedel and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-10-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Hikes Los Angeles features concise descriptions and detailed maps for 44 easy-to-follow trails in the area that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region’s history. Look inside to find all the latest information to plan a customized trip: Common and lesser-known hikes Full-color photos and maps, detailed trail descriptions, and background information Insightful hike overviews and details on distance, difficulty, canine compatibility, and more A combination of scenic geologic features and a variety of terrain means world class hiking trails in and around Los Angeles, and this guide describes many hikes found within the area. Find hikes suited to every ability Experience the thrill of hiking to alpine peaks, spectacular waterfalls, ocean walks and more Discover history, wildlife, and the beauty of nature
Download or read book Hooked on Hiking Northern California written by Ann Marie Brown and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-07-23 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the grandeur and beauty of Northern California’s nature preserves and national parks with this informative hiking guide. Take a hike and discover Northern California’s breathtaking parks, forests, and more. With detailed topographic maps and instructions for fifty easy to moderate hikes, Hooked on Hiking: Northern California is your ultimate guide to exploring the rich and diverse natural landscapes of this breathtaking region. Hikes include: Yosemite Muir Woods Redwoods National Park Napa Valley And much more!
Download or read book Hiking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks written by Laurel Scheidt and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, situated in California's rugged Sierra Nevada, boast some of the most spectacular landscapes on the continent: towering groves of giant sequoia trees, crystalline trout rivers, jagged peaks and alpine meadows, and Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the lower 48. Discover over 80 of the best hikes in the parks, from easy day hikes to challenging backpacking trips, accompanied by colorful photos and trail maps. This book is a personal guide to the wonders of the California Sierra.
