Download or read book Hike Los Angeles Coastal shoreline and cityside walks from the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to the Palos Verdes Peninsula written by Dennis R. Gagnon and published by Great West Books. This book was released on 1985 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the urban wilderness with this detailed guide to coastal and cityside walks in and around Los Angeles. Includes 49 hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains from Point Mugu and Leo Carrillo State Park to Topanga State Park and Franklin Canyon, Griffith Park, Elysian Park, and Point Dume.
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 Best Easy Day Hikes South Bay L A written by Allen Riedel and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-11-10 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Easy Day Hikes South Bay L.A. includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for eighteen easy-to-follow hikes in and around southwestern Los Angeles, California, locally known as Southland. From the coast to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, explore a lovely lagoon and solitary beach, South Coast Botanic Garden with its bird-watching and Children’s Garden, a historic lighthouse, and more. Look inside for: • Thirty-minute strolls to three-hour adventures • Hikes for everyone, including families • Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps • GPS coordinates
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 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 Hike the Santa Monica Mountains written by John McKinney and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-use new guide to the best hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains: Topanga, Malibu Creek, and Point Mugu state parks, Inspiration Point, Sandstone Peak, the M*A*S*H site, and more. Hikes feature waterfalls, wildflowers, breathtaking views, and more. Complete with colorful stories, trusted trail accounts, clear maps and directions.
Download or read book Afoot Afield Los Angeles County written by Jerry Schad and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 751 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore 259 Memorable Hikes Near Los Angeles, California From short nature trails to challenging peak climbs and breathtaking canyon treks, Los Angeles County is a hiker’s paradise. Experience the best of it with this updated edition of the classic hiking guidebook. Local author and hiking expert David Harris and Southland hiking guru Jerry Schad lead you along 259 trips in 33 regions, from the San Gabriel and Santa Monica mountains to Malibu and on out to Catalina Island. That’s virtually every hike worth taking within an hour’s drive of the city. Afoot & Afield: Los Angeles County offers a comprehensive collection of hiking adventures for everyone from families with small children to experienced mountaineers seeking the ultimate challenge. The guide encompasses almost all public lands within the county, including Griffith Park and the Hollywood Hills, the San Gabriel Wilderness, Crystal Lake Recreation Area, and numerous county and city parks. At-a-glance essential information, including distance, hiking time, elevation gain, and ratings for difficulty, help you to choose the perfect trail. Complete descriptions and driving directions are paired with easy-to-read maps with GPS waypoints to give you the in-depth details you need. So whether you seek solace from the crowds, a cardiovascular workout, or a new perspective of the natural world, Afoot & Afield: Los Angeles County will get you going.
Download or read book HiIKE the Santa Monica Mountains written by John McKinney and published by Trailmaster. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the magic of the Santa Monica Mountains! Los Angeles is the rare metropolis that's bisected by a mountain range--the Santa Monica Mountains. In an effort to share the natural treasures near the city, John McKinney, aka The Trailmaster, collected the best day hikes in the range and created "HIKE the Santa Monica Mountains."The guide is one of the popular books in The Trailmaster Pocket Guide Series, created especially for hikers and designed to fit perfectly in the hiker's pocket or pack. "HIKE the Santa Monica Mountains" details two dozen of the best day hikes in the range and comes complete with The Trailmaster's colorful stories, trusted trail accounts and easy-to-follow maps by master mapmaker Tom Harrison.Wildflowers, waterfalls and wonderful scenery that's been the backdrop for hundreds of movies and thousands of episodes of TV shows are highlights for hikers. Bordered by two of the busiest freeways in the world--the Ventura and the San Diego--the mountains remain a near-wilderness. From Topanga to Malibu to Point Mugu, "Hike the Santa Monica Mountains" shares favorite trails to the range's parks, preserves and special places, Enjoy breathtaking mountaintop views from Inspiration Point, Parker Mesa Overlook and Sandstone Peak. Choose an easy nature walk, moderate family hike or an all-day adventure along the majestic Backbone Trail. Chill-out at waterfalls, meander fields of wildflowers, visit the M*A*S*H site and many more movie and TV locations."HIKE the Santa Monica Mountains" features the best day hikes in the major parks--Topanga State Park, Malibu Creek State Park, Point Mugu State Park and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The pocket guide features a range of hikes for everyone--easy nature hikes, moderate outings and all-day adventures.
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Download or read book Santa Monica Mountains Trail Guide written by John McKinney and published by Trailmaster Incorporated/ Olympus Press. This book was released on 2011-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the magic of the Santa Monica Mountains! "Consult the Santa Monica Mountains Trail Guide and just moments later you'll know where to go for a fun outdoors adventure," declares author John McKinney. "These mountain trails will uplift your spirit." Santa Monica Mountains Trail Guide is a collaboration between author John McKinney, former Los Angeles Times hiking columnist and author of 20 books about hiking and Tom Harrison, California's premier mapmaker, long admired for his easy-to-read and accurate maps of the state's parklands. The only range to bisect a major U.S. city, the Santa Monica Mountains boast a splendid scenic diversity with fine trails leading through woodlands, canyons, foothills and mountains. John McKinney's proven trail accounts, along with Tom Harrison's trusted maps will help you select-and take-a quality hike you're guaranteed to like. Santa Monica Mountains Trail Guide features: Colorful stories, clear maps, easy-to-follow directions Best hikes for waterfalls, wildflowers, mountaintop vistas Best hikes for families, friends, out-of-town guests Nature walks, moderate hikes, all-day adventures Enjoy hikes on classic trails and brand-new pathways in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, plus all you need to know about the trails in Will Rogers, Topanga, Malibu Creek, Leo Carrillo and Point Mugu state parks. Saunter to the M*A*S*H movie and TV location near the magnificent gorge sculpted by Malibu Creek, hike a length of the majestic Backbone Trail that extends 65 miles across the mountains, chill-out at waterfalls in Temescal Canyon and Zuma Canyon, enjoy fabulous wildflower displays at Nicholas Flat and at Malibu's Charmlee Park.
Download or read book Ecstatic Trails written by Rob Campbell and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Los Angeles is a hiker's perfect playground: from enchanted canyons to bountiful beaches, the range of terrain provides an almost endless variety of trails, vistas, and even weather conditions. Organized by level of difficulty, beginning with the most forgiving trails and building up to the toughest, Ecstatic Trails emphasizes the experience of the hike, guiding you to romantic hikes, trails that are right for children, thrill hikes, day trips you can build around a picnic, or intense paths perfect for solitary exploration. Everything a novice hiker or experienced trailblazer needs is here, including: --detailed maps --driving directions --restrictions, including whether dogs are permitted --the amount of time each hike is likely to take --featured elements and trail descriptions From wildflower walks to dramatic waterfall treks, from sunset outings to trails that provide cool breezes in the midst of summer, Ecstatic Trails is packed with a year's worth of happy hiking.
Download or read book Outdoors in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hiking the California Coastal Trail Monterey to Mexico written by Bob Lorentzen and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 100 Classic Hikes in Southern California written by Allen Riedel and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2008-04-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download two free hikes from 100 Classic Hikes in Southern California * Southern California natue in the full-color guidebook it deserves * 100 of Southern California's best hikes * At-a-glance tables help you select the hike that's right for you Southern California isn't just beaches and Hollywood. There are great trails to explore and this guidebook will help you find the hike that's right for your time, fitness, and interests. This region is a paradise for hikers, offering diverse landscapes: mountains, forests, deserts, and coastlines with many trails to explore. This hiking guidebook covers Death Valley, Pinnacles Monument, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, the southern Sierras, Tronna Pinnacles, Mojave National Preserve, the Santa Lucia Mountains, the Central Coast, the San Rafael, Santa Ynez, and the Sierra Madra Mountains, Channel Islands, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Angeles, San Bernardino, and Cleveland National Forests, Anza Borrego State Park, and Joshua Tree. As a bonus, 100 Classic Hikes in Southern California also includes a few trails north of the 37th parallel -- the White Mountains, Yosemite, and the eastern Sierra. Handy features in the guide include topographic maps, elevation profiles, sidebar tips, and a hikes-at-a-glance chart to help readers find the hikes they want quickly and easily.
Download or read book The Cumulative Book Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 2410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A world list of books in the English language.
Download or read book 101 Hikes in Southern California written by David Harris and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2022-06-14 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover 101 of the best hikes in Southern California, from family outings to 50-mile treks. The Southland is unparalleled for its beauty and diversity. A coastal trail, a desert hike, and a mountain trek are always just an hour or two away. Experience 101 of the region’s best hiking trips with authors David Harris and Jerry Schad. See a spectacular geological showcase cradled between two faults at the Devil’s Punchbowl. Find the ruins of a once grand Malibu mansion, now Solstice Canyon Park. Enjoy the natural hot springs alongside a mountain stream at Deep Creek. Take the guesswork out of choosing a trail that’s right for you. Each entry in this guidebook provides vital information like total distance, elevation gain or loss, hiking time, highlights, and difficulty—not to mention a full description of the route. You can take the entire family on a 1-mile stroll, or challenge yourself with a 52-mile backpacking trip. Inside you’ll find: 101 spectacular hikes, ranging from 1 to 52 miles Essential details such as distance, elevation change, and difficulty Route descriptions and directions to the trailheads Full-color maps and photographs Leave the urban world behind and discover the natural splendor of Southern California—from the Santa Monica and San Gabriel Mountains to the Laguna Mountains and Anza-Borrego Desert, from the Torrey Pines beaches to the summit of San Jacinto Peak.
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.
