Hiking with Kids Southern California

Hiking with Kids Southern California
Author: Shelly Rivoli
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2023-05-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493051504

Through forty-five curated hikes with maps and photographs, Hiking with Kids Southern California provides more than just a collection of easy hikes for families. It’s a collection of bucket-list explorations to enjoy from toddlerhood through the teen years across the diverse landscapes and unique ecosystems of southern California. Let award-winning family travel writer Shelly Rivoli be your guide as your family hits the trail in five national parks, as well as several state and city parks, natural preserves, and national forests.)

50 Hikes with Kids California

50 Hikes with Kids California
Author: Wendy Gorton
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2019-10-29
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1604698705

A Love of Nature Starts Here! California kids live in a magnificent natural playground, and 50 Hikes with Kids California helps them explore its beaches, deserts, mountains, and forests. Scavenger hunts for every hike make it fun for families to learn about the region’s geology, flora, and fauna. For successful adventures with even the youngest trekkers, award-winning author Wendy Gorton includes a detailed map, trustworthy and intuitive directions, a difficulty rating, restroom info, and places to grab a snack nearby for every trip.

Hiking with Kids Southern California

Hiking with Kids Southern California
Author: Shelly Rivoli
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-05-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781493051502

Through forty-five curated hikes with maps and photographs, Hiking with Kids Southern California provides more than just a collection of easy hikes for families. It’s a collection of bucket-list explorations to enjoy from toddlerhood through the teen years across the diverse landscapes and unique ecosystems of southern California. Let award-winning family travel writer Shelly Rivoli be your guide as your family hits the trail in five national parks, as well as several state and city parks, natural preserves, and national forests.)

101 Hikes in Southern California

101 Hikes in Southern California
Author: David Harris
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2022-06-14
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1643590324

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.

Southern California

Southern California
Author: Laura Kath
Publisher: Insiders' Guide
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2005
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780762734429

A guide to family-friendly beaches, hotels, restaurants, and attractions in Southern California. Stroll the Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, take the Mystery Canyon tour through the desert in Palm Springs, ride the monorail through the natural habitats of the San Diego Wild Animal Park, and more.

Family Hike

Family Hike
Author: Robert G. Joplin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 60
Release: 1985
Genre: California, Southern
ISBN:

Gem Trails of Southern California

Gem Trails of Southern California
Author: James R. Mitchell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 190
Release: 1996
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Detailed maps and descriptive text lead the rock-hound to over 70 of the best sites from San Luis Obispo to the Mexican border.

Best Hikes with Kids

Best Hikes with Kids
Author: Laure Latham
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2011-07-28
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1594854971

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 —

Hike Southern California

Hike Southern California
Author: John McKinney
Publisher: Trailmaster
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2016-01-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780934161558

Discover Southern California's most inspiring trails! "HIKE Southern California: Best Day Hikes" is a must-have for every Southern California hiker. From Lost Palms Oasis to the HOLLYWOOD Sign to the top of Mt. Baldy, you're guaranteed to find a hike you'll like in this latest edition of one of the most popular trail guides of all time. This "greatest hits" collection of longtime Los Angeles Times hiking columnist John McKinney includes updates of classic trails and 25 new hikes. The guide feature more than 125 hikes, and comes complete with colorful stories, trusted trail accounts and easy-to-follow maps for all the hikes.From waterfalls to wildflowers to wilderness areas, enjoy a diversity of hikes in:Santa Barbara & Ojai, Griffith Park, Palm Springs. San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Monica Mountains, Orange County, Catalina Island, Joshua Tree National Park, San Bernardino Mountains, San Jacinto Mountains.Take a water bottle, trail snack and this guide and: Chill-out in Cold Spring Canyon, Icehouse Canyon and Winter Creek. Cool-off at Eaton Falls, Seven Falls and Holy Jim Falls.Climb Mt. San Gorgonio, Mt. San Jacinto and Saddleback Peak. Get grand metropolitan vistas from atop Echo Mountain, Mt. Hollywood and Inspiration Point.Hike to dozens of classic and contemporary film locations including Shangri-La in Ojai, the M*A*S*H site along Malibu Creek, and to the Planet of the Apes at Point Dume."Other regions of the country have high peaks, pine forests, vast deserts and lovely shorelines, but only Southern California has all these environments," explains McKinney, aka The Trailmaster. "And four-season hiking, too!" The guide features a range of hikes for everyone--easy nature hikes, moderate outings and all-day adventures.

San Bernardino Mountain Trails

San Bernardino Mountain Trails
Author: John W. Robinson
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2016-09-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0899978088

Discover the best of San Bernardino National Forest with this authoritative guide to 100 unforgettable hikes. Southern California’s highest and most rugged mountains are in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto ranges, in a unique region where wildly varied naturescapes—desert cactus and pine trees, snowcapped peaks and palm oases—are found in close proximity. With the Pacific Crest Trail weaving its way through the mountains and desert, there are endless opportunities to explore Southern California trails. After more than 50 years in print, San Bernardino Mountain Trails remains the bible for Southern California hikers. This updated guide by veteran hiker and author David Money Harris contains new trips, as well as old favorites. This edition brings John Robinson’s classic guide up to date with the latest trail conditions. Eight old trails, especially in areas that have become overgrown after fire damage, have been replaced with recently built or more heavily used trails. Inside you’ll find: 100 hikes that traverse San Bernardino National Forest, the Santa Rosa Mountains, and the San Jacinto Mountains Details about each hike’s features and a description of the trail At-a-glance information about length, difficulty, and more “Overview of Hikes” chart that shows which trips are best suited for kids, dogs, mountain biking, and backpacking San Bernardino Mountain Trails is noted for its comprehensive coverage of the San Bernardino, San Jacinto, and Santa Rosa mountains and its meticulously researched history of the ranges. Get to know the area before you explore it, and find the best trips for your skill level and interests.