Download or read book 50 Best Short Hikes San Diego written by Jerry Schad and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 Best Short Hikes San Diego highlights enough diverse routes in Southern California's showpiece city for a year of weekly hikes. From sidewalk strolls and historic neighborhoods, to wildflowers and waterfalls, pleasant pastimes and panoramic vistas unfold in this handy guidebook. As the title says, these routes are "short." They range from less than 1 mile to nearly 8 miles, with an average of 5 miles, each, over all 50 of the hikes. And all lie within 30 miles of San Diego's central core. Outdoor author and longtime San Diego resident Jerry Schad takes you from the beauty of Del Mar Crest and Beach on the north coast, to the inland Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve. He guides you from walks in San Diego's Torrey Pines Beach and Reserve, to Rice Canyon in the south and the Hollenbeck Preserve in the east. Beaches, urban settings, nature preserves, and mountain peaks beckon locals to explore their own backyards and visitors to enjoy one of America's most stunning metropolitan environments. Detailed maps and enticing photos accompany each descriptive entry. Whether you have one hour or all day to stretch your legs, you'll find yourself turning to this guidebook again and again.
Download or read book 50 Best Short Hikes San Diego written by Jerry Schad and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2011-10-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 Best Short Hikes: San Diego is the first book in a new version of a series Wilderness Press initially launched in the 1990s. This 50 Best title sports a fresh, modern design while maintaining the original concept: It's a guidebook for busy outdoor lovers who want beautiful hikes to experience in limited spurts of time. With all of its trail distances tallying only 1 to 8 miles, 50 Best Short Hikes: San Diego showcases routes that can be completed in just an hour, a morning, or an afternoon. But these capsule distances are anything but dull or monotonous. Instead, myriad terrains beckon within these pages. Some trails wind along the coast, others weave through the canyons, and still others ascend mountains or meander into forests. Because of the attainable distances and the diverse land- and seascapes presented here, 50 Best Short Hikes: San Diego also appeals to hikers with physical limitations and to families with small children. All readers will appreciate the wealth of information about each trail area's varied history, geology, and amenities. As a longtime resident of San Diego and an avid outdoorsman, the author shares his favorite panoramas and pocket nirvanas in this Southern California region. He knows the nooks and crannies of his destinations, and he corrals them into this easy-to-follow, practical-to-use book. He divides San Diego into 5 micro-regions, with an overview map of the entire area. Then each individual entry includes a detailed map, directions to the trailhead, an at-a-glance info box, and personably written descriptive text. Design, information, and the author's writing style make this a compelling resource for local residents, and a keepsake for visitors.
Download or read book Take a Hike San Diego County written by Priscilla Lister and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few places on the planet can boast the diversity of natural landscape found in San Diego County. From the enormous Anza-Borrego desert to the Peninsular Range of mountains to the coastal wetlands of the Pacific Ocean, the breadth of San Diego Countys environment is truly remarkable. Priscilla Lister, seasoned journalist, former newspaper columnist and avid hiker, guides others down 260 trails that offer beautiful scenery, physical challenges and an up-close experience with natural flora and fauna. Youll find trail directions as well as historical tales about the natives and pioneers who once hiked the region. She also identifies trees, wildflowers and birds youll find on every trail. Included with each entry are driving directions, mileage and difficulty of each hike, whether dogs or horses are allowed and information on how to download trail maps. Take a Hike: San Diego County is a comprehensive hiking guidebook that shares advice, tips, and tools that will entice exploration of one of Americas most diverse and beautiful regions.
Download or read book 50 Best Short Hikes in California s Central Coast written by John Krist and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide takes you into the little-known wilds of three central coast counties: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. Each trip lists mileage, difficulty, elevation gain, and a "child rating," and has a route map.
Download or read book Best Hikes Near San Diego written by Alexander Goya and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-08-16 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Near San Diego authors Alexander and Lynn Goya detail the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Houston area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Download or read book 12 Short Hikes Mountain Areas San Diego written by Sean O'Brien and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for families, newcomers, and anybody looking for easy access to an outdoor experience. Each book describes in clear graphic scenic hikes of less than two hours.
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes San Diego written by Allen Riedel and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover up-to-date, expert-tested easy hikes for every skill in the San Diego area! Great for families, day hikers, transplants and tourists, Best Easy Day Hikes San Diego, Third Edition includes concise descriptions and detailed maps of the best accessible-yet-epic hikes near San Diego.
Download or read book Afoot and Afield Orange County written by Jerry Schad and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-08-24 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This completely updated and expanded new edition in the Wilderness Press Afoot and Afield series is the ultimate guide to the hiking opportunities throughout Southern California's Orange County. Featuring 87 trips from serene summits to sparkling beaches, Afoot and Afield Orange County covers the Laguna Coast, Newport Beach, Crystal Cove State Park, the Chino Hills, Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, the Santa Ana Mountains, and more. Trips ranging from short strolls to rigorous daylong treks are all within a short car trip of the Southland's cities.
Download or read book 101 Hikes in Southern California written by Jerry Schad and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trek the diverse terrain of Southern California, from desert to beach to mountaintop, on an easy stroll or overnight adventure, with this ultimate guide to the 101 best hikes in the Southland. Covers the Santa Monica, San Gabriel, San Jacinto, and San Bernardino mountains, and the Mojave and Colorado deserts. This updated and revised edition of one of our best-selling guidebooks includes 12 new hikes and updated information for hikes from the previous edition. All trips have been rehiked for this update. Each trip includes a map, photos, trail highlights, and symbols to tell you the basics of the trip at a glance. Each map now includes key GPS coordinates.
Download or read book San Diego written by Allen Riedel and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, this guidebook is for everyone, including families.
Download or read book 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles San Diego written by Sheri McGregor and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2016-02-09 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's Time to Take a Hike in San Diego! The natural open spaces in and around San Diego are a prized natural resource for area hikers, and author Sheri McGregor shows you where and how to enjoy 60 of the best trails that the city of San Diego, nearby state parks, and private ventures have to offer. Bounded by San Diego Bay and the Pacific coastline to the west, the Santa Rosa Mountains to the east, Mexico to the south, and the lower reaches of the Los Angeles metro area to the north, the 60-mile radius beyond San Diego creates a small but rich wedge of scenic, natural wealth. Whether you're an experienced hiker or a casual day-hiker,60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Diego is the perfect tool to explore it all.
Download or read book Easy Hikes Close to Home San Diego written by Sheri McGregor and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New trails have been established and old trails rediscovered, making the hikes in San Diego and the surrounding areas better than ever. Based on the author's own research, this handy guide introduces area residents and visitors to nearly two dozen of the best easy day hikes. Filled with detailed descriptions of each trail, Easy Hikes Close to Home: San Diego helps novice hikers discover their choices with clear maps and concise at-a-glance information highlighting details such as location, access, directions, distances, and scenery.
Download or read book 50 Best Short Hikes in California Deserts written by John Krist and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best way to appreciate the richness of the desert landscape is on foot. The best dayhikes in and around three desert parks, with accurate maps, photos, and tips on desert hiking.
Download or read book Coast to Cactus written by Diana Lindsay and published by Sunbelt Publications. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coast to Cactus: The Canyoneer Trail Guide to San Diego Outdoors is much more than a hiking guide. Written by the San Diego Natural History Museum Canyoneers, it is the new bible for really getting to know and appreciate the countys biodiversity while exploring firsthand. The guide has 250 hikes, each with its own map and photograph, hike description with mileage, elevation gain/loss, difficulty rating, directions to the trailhead with GPS, trail use, special features, and type of habitat(s) found on each hike. Each hike has a focus on a species or natural/cultural history feature associated with that hike.
Download or read book Afoot Afield San Diego County written by Jerry Schad and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2017-02-20 with total page 883 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1986, Jerry Schad's Afoot and Afield: San Diego County has been the premier trail guide for hikers, backpackers, and mountain bikers. It describes routes ranging from brief, family-friendly hikes to multiple-day overnight trips in remote regions of the backcountry, providing equal weight to the scenic and recreational value of each trip. Each route features at least one or more significant botanical, cultural, or geological highlight with detailed information about what makes each one significant. The book's lengthy history as the preferred hiking guide for the region creates trust and recognition in its readers, while the variety within the book caters to a wide population of recreational enthusiasts. Current co-author Scott Turner has fully updated the book by re-hiking each of the routes contained within the book and adding (up to) 30 new routes to ensure that information for each trip is fully current.
Download or read book HIKE San Diego written by John McKinney and published by Trailmaster. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: San Diego is a beach-hiker's dream, and there are also fine hikes in the hills and canyon of what boosters like to call, America's Finest City. From Balboa Park to Fortuna Mountain to Silver Strand, Trailmaster John McKinney shares his favorite hikes in San Diego's natural treasures, and along the city's magnificent beaches. This pocket guide will remind locals of the many enjoyable hikes near home and help visitors hit the highlights.Walk the breathtaking Sunset Cliffs, hike historic Banker's Hill, trek Maple Canyon and across a thrilling suspension bridge Hike Cowles Mountain, San Diego's iconic peak, and other highlights and high points in Mission Trails Regional Park. Meander Mission Bay, enjoy nature trails amidst the rare Torrey pines, explore the cliffs and coves of La Jolla. Perfect for your pocket or pack, Trailmaster Pocket Guides feature colorful stories, trusted trail accounts, and easy-to-follow maps for two dozen of the best day hikes in a region.
Download or read book Hiking in Anza Borrego Desert written by Robin Halford and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive guide to day hiking in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park; includes 20 maps and 50 drawings of local plants and animals.
