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Hiking Trails Guidebooks
This selection of Central California hiking trails guidebooks is as up-to-date and inclusive as is possible or practical. Where there are more than one edition of a particular book available, only the current edition has been included. Some vintage Central California hiking trails guidebooks that are so outdated as to be useless, or for which no meaningful content description can be located, have been excluded.
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100 Hikes in California's Central Sierra and Coast Range
From hot springs hikes to journeys among the mighty Sequoias, there's something here for everyone. Routes range from short day hikes to overnight backpacking trips, with difficulty levels (moderate to challenging) clearly labeled. * Every trail has been updated in this new edition. * All maps are completely revised. * Now includes elevation profiles. * New "hike finder" chart for easy trip planning. * New hikes added in Henry Coe State Park, Los Padres National Forest and other areas. Locations include: Yosemite National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Pinnacles National Monument, John Muir Wilderness, Ansel Adams Wilderness, Hoover Wilderness, Ventana Wilderness, Emigrant Wilderness, and Mokelumne Wilderness.
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Day Hikes on the California Central Coast
Day Hikes on the California Central Coast includes 120 hikes along 400 miles of coastline between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The hikes describe how and where to access the best trails and features from Highway 1, offering many opportunities to explore the beautiful landscape. Highlights include tidepools, off-shore rock formations, huge dunes, wildlife observation sites, expansive overlooks, canyons, waterfalls, and lighthouses. The best trails in the state and county parks are featured, as well as city trails that are often overlooked. A wide range of hikes accommodates amateur to avid hikers.
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California Trails - Central Mountains Region
This handy guidebook navigates 732 miles of backcountry trails in California, near the towns Big Sur, Fresno, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, Mojave, and Maricopa. See ghost towns, old mines and mill workings, old railroads and stage lines along the 52 off-road trails. Directions include GPS coordinates and all trails are rated for difficulty, mileage, driving time, remoteness and more. Descriptions highlight places to camp, hike, mountain bike, fish, and sightsee.
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This book details 48 hikes in some 28 different state and county parks or other public lands. Most of the routes described are short pleasant walks. A majority of the trails are under 5 miles and only two exceed 10 miles. The Waterfall loop in Big Basin, which includes one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the state, is an absolutely mandatory hike. Each route description includes a topographical map. Featured areas: Point Lobos, Big Basin, Henry Cowell Redwoods and Pinnacles National Monument.
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In this guidebook - one of the only books dedicated specifically to the unspoiled trails of the Central Coast - outdoor writer and lifelong Central Coast native Brian Milne has selected his favorite 46 trips for hiking, running, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Whether it's an easy stroll to the majestic pools of Salmon Creek Falls along the breathtaking Big Sur coastline, or an inland trek around the perimeter of Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County, this book has a getaway for everyone. * Trails range from a half mile to 18 miles, covering the mainland to the Channel Islands. * At-a-glance information shows which trips have the best opportunities for fishing, bird-watching, camping, running, and other outdoor activities. * Features elevation profiles, detailed maps, driving directions, and "don't get lost" trail milestones.
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Day Hikes Around Monterey and Carmel
Day Hikes Around Monterey and Carmel includes 77 beautiful day hikes that stretch along 99 miles of California coast, from Monterey Bay through Big Sur. These trails take you to waterfalls, creeks, canyons, tidepools, marine terraces, beaches, craggy peninsulas, redwood groves, long-spanning bridges and incredible views from the coast to the inland valleys. A range of difficulty, length and scenery accommodates all levels of hiking experience.
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100 Hikes in Yosemite National Park
Kindle Edition - 100 Hikes in Yosemite National Park
A guide to the best assortment of family walks, day hikes, overnighters, weekend trips, and backpacking adventures that Yosemite National Park has to offer. 100 Hikes in Yosemite National Park includes Yosemite Valley (Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan), Tuolumne Meadows (great for peak bagging), Hetch Hechy Reservoir (excellent, less trafficked trails above the reservoir and along the Tuolumne River), Wawona (see the giant Sequioas), and Glacier Point area (more opportunity for solitude yet less than an hour outside the valley). Most of the trails presented are easily accessible by car. * Tips for avoiding peak foot traffic times on most trails * More than 100 color photos. * Trail guide index indicates ideal wildflower excursions, top family outings, birdwatching trails, and more. * Bonus hikes in the surrounding Hoover and Ansel Adams Wilderness areas, plus Mammoth Lakes and Sonora Pass - great for avoiding crowds in the summer.
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It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the amazing number of choice destinations in Yosemite National Park. This book helps you sort through the options. It doesn't describe every possible hike in the Park, only the best. Jeffrey Schaffer has selected 46 of the "must do" hikes in the Park and vicinity. Whether you're looking for a scenic stroll, a full-day adventure, or even a spectacular backpacking trip, you'll find it here. And with at-a-glance information for each hike, visitors can determine which hikes are most suitable to their skills, schedules, and preferences. Includes elevation profiles, detailed maps, driving directions, and "don't get lost" trail milestones and innovative trail-feature charts.
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Hiker's Guide to the High Sierra - Yosemite
This compact guide to El Capitan, Half Dome, Glacier Point, and Yosemite National Park's famous waterfalls is packed with the park's 25 best dayhikes and 5 top backpacking trips, plus a handy four-color, fold-out topographic map (the updated 15-minute Yosemite quad). First published in 1969, the newly updated seventh edition of Hiker's Guide to the High Sierra: Yosemite includes indispensable tips on permits, camping, lodging, and supplies, useful information about bears, bugs, gear, and weather, and details about the area's geology, history, flora, and fauna.
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Kindle Edition - Hiking Yosemite National Park
This fully revised and updated guide to hiking in Yosemite National Park will help readers choose and plan a day hike or backpacking trip best suited to their time, energy, experience, and personal preferences. There are fifty-nine classic day hikes and overnight backpacking trips meticulously prepared by backcountry guide Suzanne Swedo. * Hikes suited to every ability. * Accurate directions to the trailhead. * Comprehensive trail descriptions. * GPS-compatible maps and route profiles. * Mile-by-mile directional cues. * Difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and local information.
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Day Hikes Around Big Sur includes a cross-section of 80 excellent hikes lying along the coastline and throughout the interior mountains. These hikes accommodate every level of hiking experience, ranging from easy beach strolls to elevated climbs with far reaching views. The trails have been chosen for their scenery, variety, and ability to be hiked within a day. Highlights include isolated beaches, eroded coves with tide pools, rugged marine terraces, redwood and Monterey cypress groves, canyons, waterfalls dropping into mossy glens, oak studded meadows, lighthouses, and numerous overlooks from the ocean to the mountain peaks. Each hike includes its own map, accurate driving and hiking directions, and a quick overview of distance/time/elevation. The summaries allow hikers to choose a trail appropriate to their ability and desire.
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Yosemite National Park: A Complete Hikers Guide
Virtually every single trail in Yosemite National Park is described in this classic guidebook, together with the scenery and natural history found along each trail. View the soaring granite cliffs and waterfalls of Yosemite Valley, or take in the breathtaking vista from Glacier Point. Explore the impressive groves of giant sequoias and hike the spectacular, glacier-carved backcountry. The major trails leading into the park are also described in equal detail - trails in the Emigrant, Hoover, and Ansel Adams wildernesses. Included is the most up-to-date, topographic map available of Yosemite and vicinity, showing over 1000 miles of trails, all of them personally hiked by the author or his assistant.
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Best Easy Day Hikes: Yosemite National Park
Kindle Edition: Best Easy Day Hikes: Yosemite National Park
Sampling twenty-four of the most scenic and least physically challenging trails within the park, this guide features spectacular hikes accessible by paved road, and none is difficult to find. This indispensable guide provides accurate hike descriptions, easy-to-follow maps, and concise trail information for the author's favorite trails. With hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, it has something for everyone.
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50 Best Short Hikes in Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon
A guide for families and other busy people who want to explore the Sierra Nevada's three national parks on foot, but don't have the time for a multi-day backpacking trip. Includes information on park facilities and accommodations, and tips for hiking with children. Each hike description lists mileage, difficulty, elevation gain and a "child rating," indicating the age range for which the trail is best suited. Custom maps show all the routes.
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Running from Mount Whitney to Yosemite Valley in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, the 212-mile John Muir Trail passes through some of the most dramatic mountain terrain in the United States. The new edition of this Sierra classic has been completely updated and revamped, and includes significant information found nowhere else. It meticulously describes the entire trail and is written for today's hikers, many of whom rely on GPS units. The book includes GPS coordinates for every junction, but also for every established campsite, bear box, and mountain pass that the trail crosses. The guide has separate descriptions for northbound and southbound hikers; for each direction a junction chart shows elevations, distance from previous point and total mileage. Incorporates 13 section maps of the trail.
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Day and Section Hikes along the John Muir Trail
The John Muir Trail runs a spectacular 221 miles from fabled Yosemite Valley to the foot of Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the lower 48. Along the way from Yosemite the JMT takes in Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks, the Inyo National Forest, and the Devils Postpile National Monument. The only way to experience this world-class trail is by foot and Day and Section Hikes. Combining detailed narrative with GPS-based trail maps, this book will guide hikers the entire way, whether they're out for one of the day hikes, out for a few days on a section hike, or tackling the entire trail.
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The John Muir Trail heads south from Yosemite Valley for 208 miles across lush meadows and high alpine tundra, past lakes of assorted shapes and sizes, far above timberline over lofty passes and through immense valleys and basins rimmed by awesome peaks and ridges to the summit of Mt. Whitney. Along with the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails, the John Muir Trail is one of the classic backpacking routes. Because of the many access (and egress) points, the route can be done in segments if desired, and a bonus in doing so is that backpackers have the pleasure of experiencing more of the High Sierra. This guide will take you every step of the way along the John Muir Trail. The Introduction tells you how to take care of all the paperwork: planning your itinerary, obtaining a permit and referring you to recommended books on geology and natural and cultural history of the High Sierra. Using the best entry and exit trails as boundaries, the book is divided into 10 sections, since most backpackers won't be doing the John Muir Trail in one session and, for further clarity, the descriptions for lateral trails and side trips are set in a different measure so they easily can be skipped if not relevant to the reader. Detailed maps showing trails, campsites, contours, etc. are correlated with the descriptive text and the elevations profiles that accompany each of these maps show the amount of climbing and descending along that particular stretch.
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The John Muir Trail is perhaps the most famous trail in America. The trail passes through a land of 13,000-foot and 14,000-foot peaks, of soaring granite cliffs, of lakes literally in the thousands, of canyons 5000 feet deep. It is a land where man's trails touch only a tiny percentage of the total area, so that by leaving the Muir Trail you can find utter solitude. Perhaps best of all, it is a land blessed with the mildest, sunniest climate of any major mountain range in the world. This guidebook describes the trail both north-south and south-north. It gives point-to-point mileages both ways to the nearest tenth of a mile. Its twenty-eight two-color maps are based on corrected U. S. G. S. topo maps, and contain hundreds of updating changes in this second edition.
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Hiking California's Golden Trout Wilderness
Kindle Edition - Hiking California's Golden Trout Wilderness
Hiking California's Golden Trout Wilderness will help outdoor enthusiasts choose and plan a day hike or backpacking trip in the Golden Trout Wilderness or South Sierra Wilderness best suited to their time, energy, experience, and personal preferences. It offers a preview of what they are likely to see and experience along their chosen route: geological features, historical sites, trees, birds, flowers, and mammals. It helps readers anticipate places where the trail is faint, where it is clear, where and when rivers and streams are special sources of delight, or where there may be obstacles to travel. There are 43 specially selected backcountry adventures meticulously prepared by backcountry guide Suzanne Swedo. Includes: detailed maps, accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike, tips on equipment, trip planning, hiking with dogs and children, accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more.
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Mount Whitney: The Complete Trailhead to Summit Guide
This guidebook contains everything you need to summit the highest point in the contiguous United States. It includes a thorough examination of the planning, preparation, and physical training/conditioning necessary for a safe and successful climb, as well as an updated discussion of wilderness permit requirements of both the National Park Service and the US Forest Service. With the increasing popularity of winter ascents on Mount Whitney, a new snow and ice chapter has been added. Identified are the best places to camp on multi-day backpacking routes, and the most interesting exploratory side trips to take, as well as route variations that either reduce the length of a given route, avoid difficult terrain, or add additional "must-see" areas. * Complete descriptions of 17 routes to the summit of Mount Whitney. * Three new hiking routes: Bishop Pass Trail, Taboose Pass Trail, and Avalanche Pass Trail. * A Trip Planning Guide that ranks the routes by difficulty, elevation gain, and total mileage.
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Day Hikes Around San Luis Obispo
Day Hikes Around San Luis Obispo includes 128 day hikes throughout this Central California coastal county. These trails take the hiker along the scalloped Pacific coastline to secluded coves and tidepools, to rocky promontories along the chain of volcanic morros, through wetland sanctuaries, and up cool interior valleys. Highlights include waterfalls, bluffs, sand dunes, lakes, rivers, swimming holes, canyons, extraordinary rock formations, and panoramic views. Many hikes are found in or near the college community; most are located in undeveloped tracts of land, state and county parks, and national forests which are home to an extensive network of hiking trails. Easy to moderately strenuous hikes accommodate all levels of experience, ranging from urban pathways to wilderness retreats. All hikes can be completed during the day. Map sources and references are listed for extending the hikes. Each hike includes: * Detailed map; * Accurate driving and hiking directions; * Distance, time, and elevation statistics; * Summaries to help hikers find a trail appropriate to their ability and desire; * Several overall maps to show the hikes in the greater area.
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Hiking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks From towering groves of giant sequoia trees and crystalline trout rivers through the jagged peaks and alpine meadows all the way up to Mount Whitney, Sequoia and Kings Canyon have routes to please hikers of every stripe. Veteran hiker and nature lover Laurel Scheidt leads you through eighty-six trails that vary in difficulty from easy strolls for the whole family to challenging treks for the more experienced hiker. This guide provides up-to-date trail information, accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails, difficulty ratings for each hike, detailed trail maps, and zero-impact camping tips. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest throughout Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Includes photos, maps, graphs and charts. Central California Hiking Trails Guidebooks Click on title or image for more info and price Day Hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Day Hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is a clear, concise guide to the best day hikes in these two adjacent national parks. These 61 day hikes will introduce you to the world's largest trees and some of the most impressive canyons, rock formations and panoramic overlooks found anywhere. Hikes range from easy to challenging, accommodating every level of experience. Central California Hiking Trails Guidebooks Click on title or image for more info and price Best Hikes With Dogs - Central California Kindle Edition - Best Hikes With Dogs Central California Best Hikes With Dogs - Central California identifies the best trails for you and your pooch in Central California. Central California has it all - gorgeous coastal parkland, mountainous wilderness areas, and everything in between. Hiking with your dog in Central California has never been easier for residents and visitors alike. This guide includes dog-friendly trails between Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo, stretching across the Central Valley eastward to Lee Vining and southward to Lone Pine. These trails are not only legal for canine hikers, but also welcoming and safe. Additionally, this book presents information on hiking responsibly with your dog: what to do when you encounter other hikers, tips on minimizing negative impacts, and skills for preparing your dog for a hike in the varied terrain of Central California. Central California Hiking Trails Guidebooks Click on title or image for more info and price 50 Best Short Hikes in California's Central Coast This book will help you to plan a hiking/camping trip to the central coast of California. The 50 hikes are in: Channel Islands National Park, Los Padres National Forest, Montana de Oro, Morro Bay, Nipomo Dunes and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Included are a child rating to help you include kids on the hikes without overwhelming them; starting and ending elevations; geological and human history; information about local flora and fauna; photos; and maps. Central California Hiking Trails Guidebooks Click on title or image for more info and price Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks The southern Sierra Nevada's extensive trail network provides opportunities to explore diverse environments, from foothill canyons to giant sequoia groves and alpine lakes. Veteran author Mike White has selected the best 50 trips in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, ranging in length from a half-mile stroll among the Potwisha Pictographs to a 21-mile trek to visit Charlotte Lake in the heart of the Kings Canyon backcountry. At-a-glance information shows which trips have the best camping, hiking, horseback riding, backpacking, fishing, swimming, and other activities. Features elevation profiles, detailed maps, driving directions, and innovative "don't get lost" trail milestones. Central California Hiking Trails Guidebooks Click on title or image for more info and price Think of Big Sur and you most likely conjure images of sea-swept cliffs and expansive ocean views. To the east, however, is a surprisingly bountiful landscape of forests and mountains traversed by hiking trails. These trails follow cool canyon streams or switch back up sun-baked peaks. It's a beautiful region that sees far less use than other more publicized areas. Jeffrey Schaffer's guide to the Big Sur country, complete with trail descriptions and topographic maps, can help you discover this more remote territory. In all, this guide explores 260 square miles of wilderness. Central California Hiking Trails Guidebooks Click on title or image for more info and price Hiking and Backpacking Big Sur This is the most detailed guide to hiking and backpacking in Big Sur. Explore the endless hiking and backpacking possibilities in 76 trips (plus numerous side trips) on the rugged coastline and isolated backcountry trails of Big Sur, Ventana Wilderness, and Silver Peak Wilderness. Stretching 90 miles from Carmel to San Simeon, Big Sur consists of coastal cliffs, jagged rocky promontories, ancient redwood forests, and lush riparian woodlands. This invaluable resource gives the latest information on the trails, roads, camps, and beaches in Big Sur, plus all of the area's state parks and wilderness areas. Central California Hiking Trails Guidebooks easy-fun-candle-biz.com ocnsignal.com
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