Download or read book Outdoor Adventures San Francisco Bay Area written by Rick Blick and published by ICS Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Peninsula Trails written by Jean Rusmore and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The expanded edition of this widely acclaimed guidebook has 151 hikes, covering all the parks and open spaces from Fort Funston and San Bruno Mountain south to Saratoga Gap. Photos and maps.

Download or read book Peninsula Trails written by Jean Rusmore and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to more than 150 hikes on over 500 miles of trails in public parks and preserves on the San Francisco Peninsula. From San Bruno Mountain just south of the City by the Bay, all the way down to Ao Nuevo State Reserve, the San Francisco Peninsula offers numerous scenic wonders, all within a short drive of major Bay Area cities. Includes detailed descriptions for each trip, new maps for every area described, driving directions, elevation change and duration of each hike. "The only way to experience the beauty, character, and diversity of the San Francisco Peninsula is with a copy of Peninsula Trials in your hand." - Audrey Rust, President Peninsula Open Space Trust

Download or read book One Night Wilderness San Francisco Bay Area written by Matt Heid and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of parks, preserves, and protected open spaces infuse the San Francisco Bay Area with a world of unparalleled natural wonder. Straddling a remarkable range of geographic and ecological diversity, it provides avenues for adventure in all terrains, seasons, and environments. An overnight journey deepens this outdoor experience. One Night Wilderness: San Francisco Bay Area presents the 28 best overnight backcountry opportunities in the greater Bay Area, from the deep valleys of the Coast Range to the old-growth redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, from the shores of Point Reyes National Seashore to the remote corners of the Diablo Range in Henry Coe State Park. And all of them are accessible within a two-hour drive from any point in the Bay Area. Discovering all of these adventures without help would be a formidable challenge. Nearly a dozen different governing agencies manage the parks of the Bay Area. Regulations, sources of information, and reservation systems vary widely by park district. Plus, the proximity of millions of people means that hikers usually must make reservations at least a few weeks before their trip. But this comprehensive guide tells hikers what they need to know to get away from the city hubbub for a night or two. Within these pages you'll find detailed information on regulations, agency contact information, crowds, and reservations for every overnight destination?plus human history, natural history, trail descriptions, fun activities, maps, and more.

Download or read book Adventuring in the San Francisco Bay Area written by Peggy Wayburn and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1995 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly revised and updated, this guide provides comprehensive details on outdoor recreational opportunities, colorful history and diverse cultural attractions, over 100 national, state, and local parks, the city of San Francisco and all nine Bay area counties. It includes maps, listings of accommodations and public transportation.

Download or read book Great Outdoor Adventures of the Bay Area and Northern California written by Tom Stienstra and published by Foghorn Press. This book was released on 1989-03-01 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Moon 101 Great Hikes San Francisco Bay Area written by Ann Marie Brown and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moon Travel Guides: Your Adventure Starts Here Whether you're trekking through the wildflowers of the South Bay or the redwood forests of Marin, get a breath of fresh air with Moon 101 Great Hikes San Francisco Bay Area. Flexible Hiking Options: Hikes range from short, flat routes suitable for families to day-long, steep treks for more ambitious hikers, with options to extend or shorten many routes Explore the Trails: All hikes are marked with difficulty ratings, features (such as dog-friendly or wheelchair-accessible) and highlights like waterfalls, beaches, historic sites, wildlife, and wildflowers Maps and Directions: Follow easy-to-use maps and point-by-point navigation for each trail, including driving directions to trailheads, GPS coordinates, and public transit options when available Top Hikes: Strategic lists like " Waterfalls," "Short Backpacking Trips," "Peak Vistas," and more will help you choose the right hike for you in Napa, Sonoma, Marin, the East Bay, San Francisco, the Peninsula, and the South Bay Trusted Advice: Ann Marie Brown shares the experience and knowledge she's gained from hiking, biking, and camping in and around the Bay Area more than 150 days a year Tips and Tools: Find essentials like health and safety information, trail etiquette, background on the landscape and history of the trails, and volunteer opportunities so you can help keep the trails as beautiful as you found them Whether you're a veteran or a first-time hiker, Moon's practical tips and comprehensive coverage will have you ready to lace up your boots and hit the trails. Looking for hikes beyond the Bay? Try Moon Northern California Hiking or Moon California Hiking. Ready for an overnight adventure? Check out Moon Northern California Camping or Moon California Camping.

Download or read book An Outdoor Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area written by Dorothy L. Whitnah and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Best Hikes with Kids written by Laure Latham and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2011-07-28 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download two sample hikes from Best Hikes with Kids San Francisco * Features more than 100 kid-friendly trails * A comprehensive guide for families hiking in the Bay Area! In this colorful guidebook to the best family trails in the entire Bay Area -- including Sonoma and Santa Cruz counties -- author Laure Latham developed her list of hikes not just through personal experience, but also by interviewing local parent groups to hear what families really want when they hike with kids. Beyond detailed trail descriptions, Best Hikes with Kids: San Francisco Bay Area features: * Info on junior ranger/kid recognition programs * Guidebook section on environmental awareness for kids * Trail safety and how to easily identify poison oak and poison hemlock * Stroller-friendly and dog-friendly hikes * Trails near campgrounds, playgrounds, or quality picnic areas * Best hikes accessible via Bay Area public transit * Best hikes with nearby farms or nature museums —

Download or read book Adventuring in the San Francisco Bay Area written by Peggy Wayburn and published by Sierra Club Books for Children. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Our Trip to California written by R. C. Noble and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Great Outdoor Getaways to the Bay Area and Beyond written by Tom Stienstra and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Weekend Adventures in San Francisco and Northern California written by Carole Terwilliger Meyers and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weighing in at more than a pound and completely revised and updated, the ninth edition of this guide covers the whole range of weekend trip options in the Bay Area, from urban treks through San Francisco and Sacramento to kayaking in the Russian River and backpacking in Lassen Volcanic Park. Each destination includes information on what to do, where to stay, and where to eat. Helpful extras include the most direct driving route and stops along the way. A chapter is devoted to ski areas, with advice on the difficulty of slopes. An additional chapter covers family camps, houseboats, river and pack trips, and other adventures. Clear, current maps; a detailed index; and an appendix itemizing annual events by month and location are part of what makes this the most useful guide of its kind on the market.

Download or read book Hiking the San Francisco Bay Area written by Linda Hamilton and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lace up your boots and sample forty of the finest trails the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer. This guide covers every corner of this beautiful and diverse region, leading you to roaring waterfalls and wind-whipped mountaintops, verdant forests and wildflower-covered meadows. See majestic redwoods in the nature lover's cathedral in Muir woods, watch for whales along Lighthouse Trail at Point Reyes National Seashore, or wander through military history in The Presidio. Veteran hiker and Bay Area native Linda Hamilton will introduce you to these trails and many more.

Download or read book One Night Wilderness San Francisco Bay Area written by Matt Heid and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of parks, preserves, and protected open spaces infuse the San Francisco Bay Area with a world of unparalleled natural wonder. Straddling a remarkable range of geographic and ecological diversity, it provides avenues for adventure in all terrains, seasons, and environments. An overnight journey deepens this outdoor experience. One Night Wilderness: San Francisco Bay Area presents the 28 best overnight backcountry opportunities in the greater Bay Area, from the deep valleys of the Coast Range to the old-growth redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, from the shores of Point Reyes National Seashore to the remote corners of the Diablo Range in Henry Coe State Park. And all of them are accessible within a two-hour drive from any point in the Bay Area. Discovering all of these adventures without help would be a formidable challenge. Nearly a dozen different governing agencies manage the parks of the Bay Area. Regulations, sources of information, and reservation systems vary widely by park district. Plus, the proximity of millions of people means that hikers usually must make reservations at least a few weeks before their trip. But this comprehensive guide tells hikers what they need to know to get away from the city hubbub for a night or two. Within these pages you'll find detailed information on regulations, agency contact information, crowds, and reservations for every overnight destination--plus human history, natural history, trail descriptions, fun activities, maps, and more.

Download or read book Hiking San Francisco Bay Area written by Shawn Dolgin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-16 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bay area with its cosmopolitan cities and world-class restaurants sits in hiking and walking paradise. With National Parks, State Parks, local and private trails all over the bay its impossible not to be close to a nature experience. So there are no excuses for not enjoying the wonders that the San Francisco Bay offers. The book contains 204 hikes throughout the bay area. I include many of my favorite places and tastes in each region so you can either grab some food along for each hike or to relax afterwards and enjoy a great meal or a glass of your favorite adult beverage. As you can see many of the hikes have several routes and many of the hikes can be combined together, creating over 250 variations of hiking adventures. I've given you a starting place, but remember it's your adventure and meandering off and exploring is encouraged and advised, so you can find your own gem trail.

Download or read book Best Hikes San Francisco written by Linda Hamilton and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-04-24 with total page 265 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 San Francisco Linda Hamilton details the best hikes within an hour's drive of San Francisco 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.