Mountain Biking the San Francisco Bay Area

Mountain Biking the San Francisco Bay Area
Author: Lorene Jackson
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780762727155

This handy guide offers more than 80 rides from the birthplace of the mountain bike revolution; from the top of Mount Tamalpais to the redwoods of Big Basin. Ride legendary Repack, Annadel State Park, Mount Diablo, Wilder Ranch, Henry Coe State Park, and El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. Mountain biker, triathlete, and author Lorene Jackson offers tidbits on local history, wildlife, and points of interest to make this more than just a trail guide to the best mountain bike rides in and around the San Francisco Bay Area, including rides in the North Bay, South Bay, East Bay, and San Francisco Peninsula.

Bay Area Bike Rides

Bay Area Bike Rides
Author: Ray Hosler
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2002-02
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780811834216

Now in its third edition, Bay Area Bike Rides has proven an invaluable resource to bike riders throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. A collection of 51 scenic and exhilarating rides in the Bay Area-updated with 13 new rides, additional images, and all in a more compact and portable size-Bay Area Bike Rides offers superbly detailed maps, handy mileage logs, and thorough descriptions of the terrain and points of interest along each trail. Magnificent ocean views, stately redwood forests, and numerous public parks and recreation sites make the San Francisco Bay Area a bicyclists dream. Everyone from beginners to experienced cyclists will find Bay Area Bike Rides an indispensable guide to making the most of recreational cycling in the Bay Area all year round.

Peninsula Trails

Peninsula Trails
Author: Jean Rusmore
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2013-10-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0899975658

Choose from more than 150 trips on over 500 miles of trails with this comprehensive guide to every park and preserve on the San Francisco Peninsula. From Fort Funston and San Bruno Mountain south to Saratoga Gap, and from the Bay west to the Pacific Ocean, the peninsula offers something for everyone. This edition includes 18 new trips covering newly acquired public lands. Also includes maps and a trips-by-theme appendix.

San Francisco Peninsula Bike Trails

San Francisco Peninsula Bike Trails
Author: Conrad J. Boisvert
Publisher: Bay Area Bike Trails
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780962169496

Covering San Francisco, Sausalito, Tiburon, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Woodside, the Santa Cruz mountains, and the coast, this extensive guidebook highlights a wide range of activities. Thirty-two carefully planned rides include detailed route instructions, maps, elevation profiles, and historical background and points of interest. Illustrations.

Best Bike Rides San Francisco

Best Bike Rides San Francisco
Author: Wayne D. Cottrell
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2013-02-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0762794925

Written for cyclists of all stripes, Best Bike Rides books offer a diverse array of scenic tours in and around some of America’s largest urban destinations. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5 to 30 mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures. Each book features 35-40 rides with color photos, maps, and point-by-point miles and directions.

Best Easy Bike Rides San Francisco

Best Easy Bike Rides San Francisco
Author: Wayne D. Cottrell
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2021-02-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493052446

San Francisco has an abundance of bike paths, roads, parks, and trails that provide a wonderful cycling experience for the entire family. Best Easy Bike Rides San Francisco includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow rides. Look inside for: One-hour rides to half-day adventures Rides for everyone, including families Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps Trail Finder for best rides for foliage, waterfalls, and great views GPS coordinates

Bay Area Mountain Bike Trails

Bay Area Mountain Bike Trails
Author: Conrad J. Boisvert
Publisher:
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1993
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780962169458

Explore the many off-road biking areas of the San Francisco Bay Area with this handy and complete guidebook. Despite its large population, the Bay Area offers a wealth of hidden trails for mountain bikers to experience, all within easy distance from major cities within the region. From Annadel State Park in Santa Rosa in the north to Henry Coe State Park in Gilroy in the south, from Wilder Ranch along the coast to Morgan Territory, buried remotely in the shadow of Mount Diablo, the Bay Area has innumerable places to ride. Ride on the spectacular ridges of Mt. Tamalpais, the birthplace of the mountain bike.

Top Trails: San Francisco Bay Area

Top Trails: San Francisco Bay Area
Author: David Weintraub
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2010-12-10
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0899975712

Longtime San Francisco residents and intrepid hikers David Weintraub and Ben Pease have selected 44 "must-do" trips for hiking, running, and bicycling. Trails range from easy strolls to all-day treks, from 2 to 12 miles, covering the most scenic parks and preserves between Santa Rosa and San Jose. The second edition features new hikes in Muir Woods and the Presidio, more elevation profiles, and at-a-glance information helps you find the best wildflowers, fall color, bird-watching, camping, historic sites, and cool hikes for hot days.

Mountain Biking the San Francisco Bay Area

Mountain Biking the San Francisco Bay Area
Author: Lorene Jackson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2023-12-19
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493082833

This handy guide offers more than 80 rides from the birthplace of the mountain bike revolution; from the top of Mount Tamalpais to the redwoods of Big Basin. Ride legendary Repack, Annadel State Park, Mount Diablo, Wilder Ranch, Henry Coe State Park, and El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. Mountain biker, triathlete, and author Lorene Jackson offers tidbits on local history, wildlife, and points of interest to make this more than just a trail guide to the best mountain bike rides in and around the San Francisco Bay Area, including rides in the North Bay, South Bay, East Bay, and San Francisco Peninsula.

Bay Area Bike Rides Deck, Revised Edition

Bay Area Bike Rides Deck, Revised Edition
Author: Ray Hosler
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2020-02-25
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 179720520X

50 bike rides for every kind of cyclist completely revised and updated! This revised and updated edition of the classic Bay Area Bike Rides Deck offers brand new ways to explore the natural beauty and hidden gems of the San Francisco Bay Area. The deck includes 50 cards comprised of mountain, road, and casual bike rides, with routes for every kind of cyclist, from the less experienced to the ambitious. • The deck contains 50 ride cards plus one quad-fold intro card. • Each card features a full-color map on the front and a route description and detailed mileage log on the back. • Cards are lightweight, durable, portable, and sweat-resistant, and fit in a bike jersey pocket. • Compared with the original edition, this deck includes 20 new rides and essential updates to existing routes. • A perfect gift or self-purchase for casual or dedicated bikers, whether they are Bay Area locals or tourists Ray Hosler rides his bicycle as a way of life—for commuting, grocery shopping, and recreation. A former bicycle columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, he lives and cycles in Silicon Valley.