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Placer Pacers
P.O. Box 142
Auburn, CA 95604
Jay LaCroix
(916) 215-2273
placerpacers.org
theplacerpacers@yahoo.com
Green Valley Gaiters
P.O. Box 406
Calimesa, CA 92320
Robert Gebo
(951) 924-2208
greenvalleygaiters.org
robertgebo@aol.com
Footsore Fiends
2761 Glasgow Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Jane Holmes
(760) 448-5769
footsorefiends.com
jensenholmes@roadrunner.com
Tahoe Trail Trekkers
P.O. Box 517
Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Diane Morrison
(530) 546-2325
tahoetrailtrekkers.org
6tahoe04rose@exwire.com
California Volkssport Assn
1877 Buck Ridge Ct
Colfax, CA 95713
Bruce McDevitt
(530) 637-1761
californiavolkssportassociation.org
brucemcdevitt@softcom.net
Low Desert Roadrunners
P.O. Box 77143
Corona, CA 92877
Sue Obradovitz
(951) 735-0457
Osuejoe2@aol.com
Davis Dynamos
646 A St
Davis, CA 95616
Jo Ann Pelz
(530) 756-2315
dpelz@dcn.davis.ca.us
Laguna Turf 'N Surf Walkers
3741 Claremont Street
Irvine, CA 92614
Neil Cohen
(949) 786-1076
ncohen@cox.net
Central Coast Peregrine Pathfinders
1700 Sheffield Dr
Lompoc, CA 93436
John Fletcher
(805) 736-8531
ccpp-funwalkers.org
fletcherew@verizon.net
Angels Volkssport Club
3600 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1130
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tong S. Suhr
(213) 389-7356
attysuhr@yahoo.com
Newcastle AVA
1951 Quail Rd
Newcastle, CA 95658
Pat Lucero
(916) 434-0205
secretary@ava.org
Shasta Sundial Strollers
215 Lake Blvd #524
Redding, CA 96003
Cynthia Turbin
(530) 246-4130
cwturbin@yahoo.com
Rescue AVA
2687 Fria Springs Rd
Rescue, CA 95672
Wayne Holloway
(530) 676-4203
vicepres@ava.org
Pacific Region AVA
1877 Buck Ridge Rd
Colfax, CA 95713
Bruce McDevitt
(530) 637-1761
pa_rd@ava.org
Sacramento Walking Sticks
P.O. Box 191834
Sacramento, CA 95819
Barbara Nuss
(916) 283-4650
sacramentowalkingsticks.org
president@sacramentowalkingsticks.org
Monterey Peninsula Walking Club
18000 Red Ridge Ln
Salinas, CA 93907
Ellen Korlann
(831) 663-2833
mpwc_005@redshift.com
Coronado Beachcombers
6375 Elmhurst Dr
San Diego, CA 92120
Herman Husbands
(619) 287-0560
eagleherm@aol.com
Urban Walkers San Diego
San Diego, CA
Elle Inman
urbanwalkerssandiego.com
elle3775@yahoo.com
San Diego County Rockhoppers
17852 St. Andrews Dr
Poway, CA 92064
Steve d'Adolf
(858) 451-2130
sandiegorockhoppers.com
sdadolf@san.rr.com
South Bay Roadrunners
6375 Elmhurst Dr
San Diego, CA 92120
Herman Husbands
(619) 287-0560
eagleherm@aol.com
Bay Bandits Volksmarch Club
P.O. Box 422815
San Francisco, CA 94142
James Yakas
(415) 334-4279
sfbaybandits@aol.com
South Bay Striders
15680 Alum Rock Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
Holly Pelking
(408) 259-5157
sbstriders.org
ilex56@yahoo.com
Sonoma County Stompers
P.O. Box 6838
Santa Rosa, CA 95406
Marilyn Nasi
(707) 539-8083
sonomacountystompers.org
mbnasi91@comcast.net
Hollywood Star Trekkers
4517 Stansbury Ave
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Marge Loppnow
(714) 960-5339
geocities.com/hstava_2000
ltloppnow@verizon.net
Delta Tule Trekkers
5626 Doncaster Way
Stockton, CA 95207
Wanda Martin
(209) 931-5467
deltatuletrekkers@inreach.com
SLO Soles
6485 Calabaza Way
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Susan Marks
(805) 237-8744
slosoles.org
bestpig@calinet.com
Sierra Gold Striders
P.O. Box 1253
Twain Harte, CA 95383
Philip Jones
(209) 586-0597
sierragoldstriders@att.net
Vaca Valley Volks
219 Fairgate Dr
Vacaville, CA 95687
Howard McGill
(707) 447-9431
vacavolks.org
hiwayhowie@aol.com
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250 Great Hikes in California's National Parks 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, Devil's 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. Provided are 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. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Best-selling outdoors authors Tom Stienstra and Ann Marie Brown know the best hiking trails in the Golden State, from breathtaking coastal walks north of Los Angeles to challenging backcountry treks in the Sierra Nevada. Drawing from the knowledge and experience of both authors, California Hiking leads beginner and expert hikers alike to the best trails the state has to offer. The eighth edition of this classic guidebook includes 21 new hikes and unique lists of "Bests" like Best Hikes to Waterfalls and Best Hikes to See Wildlife. Complete with helpful icons which rate the difficulty and quality of each hike, detailed regional maps, and hiking tips, California Hiking provides hikers with first-rate expert advice and all the necessary tools to head outdoors. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price The Pacific Crest Trail: California The authoritative guide for planning a trip along the California section of the Pacific Crest Trail. This is the first of two books in the Pacific Crest Trail series. Both have complete 2-color topographic maps and comprehensive descriptions, including mileages and elevations. Trail descriptions and maps are divided into several sections, convenient for people who only want to hike a portion of the trail. Each section introduces up-coming scenery, possible hazards, supply locations, and mileages between major points. Includes information on the history of the trail as well as the geology and natural history you will encounter. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price 48 Dog-Friendly Trails in California's Foothills and the Sierra Nevada With the hikes in this book, you visit places when wildflowers are at their peak, waterfalls at their fullest, and crowds at a minimum. Hikes are arranged by month so no matter when you visit, you will find something of interest to you and suitable to your physical ability. The trails in this book take you to places with great views, historical points of interest, fishing or swimming holes, and much more. All 48 hikes are dog-friendly and easily accomplished in a day trip. Many of the hikes accommodate people with limited physical capabilities. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Hiking in the Sierra Nevada explores Lake Tahoe Basin and Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks. Featuring the best day hikes, weekend backpacks and long-distance treks, this guide provides detailed trail descriptions of more than 60 hikes; an accurate, two-colour contour map for every hike; an illustrated Sierra Nevada wildlife section; a feature chapter on the Tahoe Rim Trail, the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail and the John Muir Trail, including long and short hikes; up-to-date information on access towns and transport to trailheads; and expert advice on responsible hiking, permits, equipment and safety. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price This four-season guide samples 96 of the best hikes in every quarter of this diverse mountain range. No matter what section of the Sierra Nevada you are visiting, Hiking the Sierra Nevada has something for you. In Hiking the Sierra Nevada, lifelong Sierra Nevada enthusiast Barry Parr provides you with information on the best long and short hikes in this region, which includes Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks, as well as some of the most spectacular roadless areas in the Sierra Nevada. Many of the hikes in this guide are accessible year-round and are within easy driving distance of major urban areas. With detailed hike descriptions, maps, and elevation profiles, it is the complete guide to hiking in America's far western mountains. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price California's Desert Parks: A Day Hiker's Guide This lively and engaging California guide by trailmaster John McKinney features more than 100 hikes in California's deserts, including those in Death Valley, Mojave, Joshua Tree, Palm Springs, Anza-Borrego, and Imperial Valley. Hikes range from easy nature trails and interpretive paths to daylong desert treks. Active hikers and families with small children will all find the perfect trips, along with clear directions, trail maps, and the trailmaster's expert advice. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Hiking California's Desert Parks Hiking California's Desert Parks 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. Includes: hikes suited to every ability; accurate directions to the trailhead and detailed trail descriptions;
GPS-compatible maps; mile-by-mile directional cues; and difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and best hiking seasons. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price 50 Best Short Hikes in California Deserts The best way to appreciate the richness of the desert landscape is on foot. This book covers the best dayhikes in and around three desert parks and comes with original, accurate maps, photos, and tips on desert hiking. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price A Hiker's Guide to California Native Places The only guide to take you on 105 walks in locales steeped in Native Californian culture and history. It provides hike descriptions and distances for long and short dayhikes, as well as clear, easy-to-use maps. Discover unique trails as you explore California's Native American heritage. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Day Hiker's Guide to California's National Parks Contains 150 walking adventures in all of California's National Parks, including Yosemite, Sequoia, Lassen, Death Valley, Muir Woods, and Joshua Tree. Also includes national preserves, seashores, recreation areas and historic sites. This single volume is a complete resource for the traveler who appreciates the opportunity to explore the natural and historic wonders of the Golden State - from redwood forests to glacial lakes to islands in the sun. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Day-Hiking California's National Parks This book includes the best 500 trails to be found in California's parks and national monuments such as Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Redwood, Point Reyes, Devil's Postpile, Muir Woods, Cabrillo, Joshua Tree, Death Valley, Mojave, Lassen, Channel Islands, Pinnacles, and Lava Beds. Outings range from one- or two-hour saunters for families with small children to 15-mile treks for experienced hikers. Included are tips on avoiding crowds, suggestions for places to stay and camp, information about the best times of year to go, helpful hints on trip planning, and a list of "top-10, don't-miss" trails in each park. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price California's National Parks: A Day Hiker's Guide Some states may have high mountains, vast deserts, or scenic coastline, but few can boast all of these features. California's glorious natural wonders are preserved in its parklands, and chronicled here in this guide by John McKinney, which identifies the finest hikes that each national park in Californa has to offer. The descriptions of each park will inspire first-time California travelers as well as California residents in search of new trails to explore the state by foot. Included are maps of each park, fun facts and natural and human history, scenic and historic photos, and the distance and elevation gain of each hike. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Day Hiker's Guide to California's State Parks Contains 150 day hikes in California's magnificent state park system. Includes walks in the parks, preserves, and historic sites in mountains, forests, desert and coastal locales. From Anza-Borrego's palm oases (near San Diego) to the magnificent redwoods at Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay to the Salton Sea. This single volume is a great addition to the library of every hiking enthusiast, families and seasoned veterans alike. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price California's State Parks: A Day Hiker's Guide 150 of the best hikes in California state parks, preserves, beaches, wilderness areas and historic sites, from the well known Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to lesser-known gems such as Manchester State Beach. Included are maps of each park, fun facts and natural and human history, scenic and historic photos, and the distance and elevation gain of each hike. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price California's Coastal Parks: A Day Hiker's Guide This great California guide by trailmaster John McKinney features lively descriptions for 150 of the state's best coastal hikes from Mexico to Oregon, ranging from 1-mile strolls for the whole family to challenging daylong treks. Each hike includes directions to the trailhead, a detailed description, history and fun facts about the area, and a map. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: California This book by George and Patricia Semb is the guide to the Pacific Crest Trail for those who simply don't have the time for a two week trip, much less a through hike. It provides convenient entry and exit points on the trail; all hikes described are one way affairs, so having two cars is a definite advantage. Included are Forest Service Recreational Maps which also help locate roads near the PCT. Using this guide, it is possible to hike the entire trail in Southern California as a series of day hikes. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Best Rail Trails - California is the complete guide to walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing the Golden State's extensive rail-trail system. Written by a local with expert knowledge of her state, this easy-to-use book provides mile-by-mile descriptions of the seventy-four most popular rural and urban trails, plus complete listings of the other rail trails. From Northern California's Hammond Coastal Trail to Sierra Nevada's ruggedly challenging Merced River Trail, the state's best rail trails are described. Features: full trail profiles, including length, access points, difficulty rating, and surface type; detailed trail maps; at-a-glance icons for easy identification of rail trails that best suit one's interests; information on wheelchair accessibility; availability of parking, restrooms, and places to eat along the trail; locations of ranger stations, visitors centers, and depot museums; and where to rent bikes. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Hiking the California Coastal Trail, Volume One: Oregon to Monterey This edition updates the many changes on the California Coastal Trail's north half with revised maps and text. It details 600 CCT miles in 85 accessible sections, most offering easy day hikes, plus 12 great for backpacking. The concise, thorough descriptions support 60 detailed maps. Highlights include Redwood National Park, the whole Lost Coast, Pt. Reyes National Seashore, and San Francisco's gorgeous urban shore. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price Hiking the California Coastal Trail, Volume Two: Monterey to Mexico Volume Two describes more than 600 miles of the California Coastal Trail from Monterey to the Mexican border in 83 accessible sections. Most sections offer easy day hikes, while six sections offer great backpacking, including the dramatic and rugged Big Sur High Route. Concise but thorough descriptions support 65 detailed original maps. Each section details how to get there, hike distance, elevation gain/loss, cautions, and facilities available including campgrounds, hostels and lodgings. The guide also covers alternate routes, worthwhile side trails, and river, bay, and harbor crossing information. It also describes such Coastal Trail highlights as the Monterey Peninsula shore, Del Monte Forest/Pebble Beach, Point Lobos, vast Big Sur, the Hearst Ranch, Montana de Oro State Park, Pecho coast, Nipomo Dunes, Mussel Rock Dunes and Point Sal, Vandenberg coast, Point Conception, Santa Barbara beaches, Point Mugu State Park, Santa Monica Mountains NRA, Malibu coast, Venice Beach, Palos Vereds Peninsula, and the Orange and San Diego County coasts. California Walking Clubs Click on title or image for more info and price California Hiking - The Complete Guide to More Than 1,000 Hikes Covering every worthwhile destination in California, this is the hiker's guide to finding the best hikes in the Golden State. Families, day-trippers, and seasoned hikers looking for a change of pace will all find the perfect trail among the options selected by renowned outdoor enthusiasts Tom Stienstra and Ann Marie Brown. Destinations include hikes close to Los Angeles and San Francisco, or treks through the Sierra Nevadas or up the coast. This guidebook provides updated, easy-to-use region and trail maps, descriptive keynotes for every geographical region, and steepness and skill ratings for each hike. Detailed descriptions let hikers know when a trail visits a waterfall, scenic overlook, or wildflower field. 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