Download or read book Day Hiking Los Angeles written by Casey Schreiner and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2016-11-04 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • 125 of the best trails throughout the Los Angeles metro area • Easy-to-use, well-organized guide to hiking in the greater Los Angeles area • Hikes feature ocean views, waterfalls, coastal canyons, native grasslands, rocky peaks, desert wildflowers, and more In Southern California, the city of Los Angeles alone covers more than 500 square miles. Yet beyond the freeways and suburbia, there is a surprising amount of hikeable green space and wilderness. This new guide details trails in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, the world’s largest urban national park stretching from the Pacific Coast right into Hollywood itself; the Santa Susana Mountains in Los Padres National Forest; Angeles National Forest, including the San Gabriels and Mount San Antonio, the highest point in Los Angeles County; the striking desert landscape of Antelope Valley; the Santa Ana Mountains; portions of the San Bernardino Mountains; Chino Hills State Park; and slivers of green space and city parks such as famed Griffith Park.
Download or read book Discovering Griffith Park written by Casey Schreiner and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2020-05-07 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People all over the world have seen Los Angeles’s famed "Hollywood" sign and the iconic domed Griffith Observatory. Both are part of Griffith Park, a place visited by more than 10 million people each year--more than Yosemite and Grand Canyon National Parks combined. Rugged and vast, the 4,511-acre Griffith Park encompasses a sprawling 70-mile long network of trails, ranging from paved paths through manicured landscapes to challenging ridgeline climbs, and is a destination for hikers, trail runners, cyclists, equestrians, picnickers, and museum-goers. It’s a unique outdoor space in a city that is not well known for its outdoor amenities. Discovering Griffith Park uses the park’s extensive trail network as an anchor to explore the park in full, whether on foot, wheel, or hoof. Readers will also find out where the best views of the Hollywood sign are, where they can catch free Shakespeare on summer evenings, and how to attend one of the legendary Los Angeles Breakfast Club meetings for good food, good friends, and a bit of early morning learning
Download or read book Day Hikes Around Los Angeles written by Robert Stone and published by Day Hikes Around Los Angeles. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LA Times Best Seller and four-time award winner from three Outdoor Writers Associations, including Best in Show and Best Guidebook! Expanded 6th edition includes 160 day hikes in and around Los Angeles and over 230 maps. Hikes range from boardwalk strolls along the ocean to shady canyon trails that lead to panoramic overlooks. This is an essential guide to discovering the city's thousands of acres of public green space as well as many access points to the coastline.
Download or read book Trails of the Angeles written by John Robinson and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rugged San Gabriel Mountains, rising starkly from the edge of the Los Angeles Basin, provide a sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city and its surroundings. Angelinos across the county (a population of almost 10 million), as well as visitors from out of state, welcome the opportunity to escape from city chaos into the quiet wilderness. This 9th edition of the classic Wilderness Press guide has been revised and updated to reflect recent trail changes, and now includes trips in the Fish Canyon Narrows, along Alder Creek, and to Jones Peak, as well as perennial favorites such as Old Baldy, Mt. Wilson, and Devils Punchbowl. Each detailed trip description notes the distance, difficulty, and ideal season, and points out the highlights of the trail. The guide includes a companion 4-color waterproof topo map.
Download or read book Secret Walks written by Charles Fleming and published by Santa Monica Press. This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secret Walks: A Walking Guide to the Hidden Trails of Los Angeles is a sequel to the popular Secret Stairs: A Walking Guide to the Historic Staircases of Los Angeles, and features another collection of exciting urban walks through parks, canyons, and neighborhoods unknown and unseen by most Angelinos. Each walk is rated for duration, distance, and difficulty, and is accompanied by a map. The walks, like those in Secret Stairs, are filled with fascinating factoids about historical landmarks—the original Bat Cave from Batman, the lake where Opie learned to fish on The Andy Griffith Show, or the storage barn for one of L.A.’s oldest wineries. The book also highlights the people who made the landmarks famous: the infamous water engineer William Mulholland; the convicted murderer and philanthropist Colonel Griffith J. Griffith; Charles Lummis, who walked from Cincinnati to Los Angeles to take a job on the L.A. Times; and tobacco millionaire Abbot Kinney, who dug canals to drain the marshes south of Santa Monica and create his American “Venice.” Written in the entertainingly informed style that has made Secret Stairs a Los Angeles Times best-seller, Secret Walks is the perfect book for the walker eager to explore but tired of the crowds at Runyon Canyon or Temescal Park.
Download or read book Day Hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains written by Robert Stone and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Residents and travelers will find this comprehensive guide essential to locating an amazing number of hiking trails throughout the 50-mile-long Santa Monica Mountains. The range parallels the coastline in southern California, dividing the Pacific coast from the interior valleys. Included are 138 day hikes, with an additional section of 13 hikes that traverses the full length of the 68-mile Backbone Trail. 496 pages with clear trail descriptions, ample maps, index. All hiking levels.
Download or read book Secret Stairs written by Charles Fleming and published by Santa Monica Press. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing walks and detailed maps from throughout the city, Secret Stairs highlights the charms and quirks of a unique feature of the Los Angeles landscape, and chronicles the geographical, architectural, and historical aspects of the city’s staircases, as well as of the neighborhoods in which the steps are located. From strolling through the classic La Loma neighborhood in Pasadena to walking the Sunset Junction Loop in Silver Lake, to taking the Beachwood Canyon hike through “Hollywoodland” to enjoying the magnificent ocean views from the Castellammare district in Pacific Palisades, Secret Stairs takes you on a tour of the staircases all across the City of Angels. The circular walks, rated for duration and difficulty, deliver tales of historic homes and their fascinating inhabitants, bits of unusual local trivia, and stories of the neighborhoods surrounding the stairs. That’s where William Faulkner was living when he wrote the screenplay for To Have and Have Not; that house was designed by Neutra; over there is a Schindler; that’s where Woody Guthrie lived, where Anais Nin died, and where Thelma Todd was murdered . . . Despite the fact that one of these staircases starred in an Oscar-winning short film—Laurel and Hardy’s The Music Box, from 1932—these civic treasures have been virtually unknown to most of the city’s residents and visitors. Now, Secret Stairs puts these hidden stairways back on the map, while introducing urban hikers to exciting new “trails” all around the city of Los Angeles.
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 44easy-to-follow trails in the areathat 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 Best Hikes Near Los Angeles written by Allen Riedel and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-08-16 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? Best Hikes Los Angeles guides readers to 46 of the best hikes within an hour’s drive from the greater metro area.
Download or read book Urban Hikes Southern California written by Robert Inman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore Southern California's iconic beaches, Pacific shore, and mountain views without traveling deep into the backcountry. This book features easy-to-follow urban trails that allow hikers of all levels to discover the landmarks that shape the Golden state’s cities and towns. Urban Hikes Southern California provides the latest information to plan a customized trip: Common and lesser-known hikes, from city center strolls to forest trails Full-color photos and maps, detailed trail descriptions, and trailhead GPS Insightful hike overviews and details on distance, difficulty, canine compatibility, and more California boasts a plethora of great urban hikes, and this guide highlights both family-friendly footpaths and culinary and gastronomic delights found along the way. Find hikes suited to every ability. Stroll Orange County's Laguna Beach to take in the sights or enjoy a pint of local beer after a walk to Downtown Los Angeles from the Hollywood Hills. Discover arboretum trails, waterfront walks, after-work rambles, and more.
Download or read book Wild LA written by Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Los Angeles may have a reputation as a concrete jungle, but in reality, it’s incredibly biodiverse, teeming with an amazing array of animals and plants. You just need to know where to find them. Wild LA—from the experts at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County—is the guidebook you’ve been waiting for. Equal parts natural history book, field guide, and trip planner, Wild LA has something for everyone. You’ll learn about the factors shaping LA nature—including flood, fire, and climate change—and find profiles of over one hundred local species, from sea turtles to rare plants to Hollywood's famous mountain lion, P-22. Also included are day trips that detail which natural wonders you can experience on hiking trails, in public parks, and in your own backyard.
Download or read book Hiking Trails of the Santa Monica Mountains written by Milt McAuley and published by Ingram. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles written by Laura Randall and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles shows readers how to quickly drive to and enjoy the best hikes from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. With time and health at a premium, the four million residents of Los Angeles have an easy-to-use guide to hikes and walks in their own backyard. From Long Beach on the coast to the Cleveland National Forest to the south and Ojai to the north, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Los Angeles details the best area hikes, encouraging even the most time-starved hikers and walkers to get on the trails and get healthy.Profiles include information on nearby attractions. Hiking recommendations identify hikes good for families, for runners, for birding, hikes featuring coastal views, and more. Having lived in just about every area of L.A., author Laura Randall provides key in-the-know information about traffic patterns, the best times to hike, how to avoid expensive parking fees, and more. New hikes for the updated guide include Beaudry Loop in Glendale, Corral Canyon Loop in Malibu, Eaton Canyon, La Tuna Canyon, Cherry Canyon Park, and West Fork Trail along a shaded, unspoiled section of the San Gabriel River. Randall not only provides a variety of hikes that target many neighborhoods and fitness levels, she also lists activities near the trailhead that often only a true Angeleno would know about (e.g. taco stands, meditation gardens, and other landmarks).
Download or read book Los Angeles County Day Hiker s Guide written by John McKinney and published by . This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book from The Trailmaster Inc. covers all the best day hikes in Los Angeles County. It is heavily illustrated with photos and maps. This book is a must-have for anyone looking for a great hike in Los Angeles County.
Download or read book Moon Take a Hike Los Angeles written by Ann Marie Brown and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2006-02-22 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With hikes that lead you to forget the stress of the bustling city, Moon's first edition of Take a Hike Los Angeles gets you out there, exploring and experiencing amazing places just minutes from your driveway. Local California authors Ann Marie Brown and Julie Sheer show you the best hikes in and around LA. All hikes within the guide take less than two hours to reach by car, with details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach each trailhead. Ann Marie and Julie have compiled lists of their favorite hikes including Best Coastal Hikes, Best Summit Views, and Best Hikes for Families. Let Ann Marie and Julie show you all the worthwhile hikes, from short, flat routes suitable for families to day-long, steep treks for more advanced hikers. From the summit of 10,064-foot Mount Baldy to the brayed tan sands of Malibu, this book covers all the best trails in the Los Angeles area. Trail profiles contain practical information including point-by-point trail navigation, facilities, fees, parking instructions, and an easy-to-use map for each trail.
Download or read book Top Trails Los Angeles written by Jerry Schad and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Santa Monica Mountains to Angeles National Forest, from the San Gabriel Mountains to Cleveland National Forest, and from Orange County to the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains, this guide will take you to your trail. Top Trails Los Angeles has collected the ultimate best-trails sampler of the Los Angeles area, the must-do hikes, walks, runs, and bike rides. Includes innovative trail-feature tables and elevation profiles, detailed maps, and other essential beta.
Download or read book The Trail is the Teacher written by Clay Bonnyman Evans and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of the author's 2016 thru-hike of the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail.
