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| Author | : Jerry Schad |
| Publisher | : Wilderness Press |
| Total Pages | : 386 |
| Release | : 2010-02-11 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0899976395 |
Jerry Schad is your knowledgeable and reliable guide for the 192 trips in this book--ranging from gentle family walks in Griffith Park to strenuous treks over the spine of the San Gabriel Mountains. Whether you see solace from the crowds, a cardiovascular workout, or a new perspective of the natural world around you, this book provides all you need to know.The second edition of this popular book covers all of the county's open spaces. A total of 192 hikes-including 17 new ones-are described in detail with trips organized into specific areas. Illustrated; detailed maps.
| Author | : Jerry Schad |
| Publisher | : Wilderness Press |
| Total Pages | : 760 |
| Release | : 2019-11-19 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0899978703 |
Explore 259 Memorable Hikes Near Los Angeles, California From short nature trails to challenging peak climbs and breathtaking canyon treks, Los Angeles County is a hiker’s paradise. Experience the best of it with this updated edition of the classic hiking guidebook. Local author and hiking expert David Harris and Southland hiking guru Jerry Schad lead you along 259 trips in 33 regions, from the San Gabriel and Santa Monica mountains to Malibu and on out to Catalina Island. That’s virtually every hike worth taking within an hour’s drive of the city. Afoot & Afield: Los Angeles County offers a comprehensive collection of hiking adventures for everyone from families with small children to experienced mountaineers seeking the ultimate challenge. The guide encompasses almost all public lands within the county, including Griffith Park and the Hollywood Hills, the San Gabriel Wilderness, Crystal Lake Recreation Area, and numerous county and city parks. At-a-glance essential information, including distance, hiking time, elevation gain, and ratings for difficulty, help you to choose the perfect trail. Complete descriptions and driving directions are paired with easy-to-read maps with GPS waypoints to give you the in-depth details you need. So whether you seek solace from the crowds, a cardiovascular workout, or a new perspective of the natural world, Afoot & Afield: Los Angeles County will get you going.
| Author | : David Money Harris |
| Publisher | : Wilderness Press |
| Total Pages | : 426 |
| Release | : 2009-03-30 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0899974627 |
The Inland Empire, east of Los Angeles, is known as Southern California's big backyard. The nearly 200 noteworthy hikes in this guide explore the state's three tallest mountains, the stark beauty of the high desert, and trails that wind through urban and regional parks. Each hike is shown on custom-created maps for use with a GPS.
| Author | : Jerry Schad |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 308 |
| Release | : 1991 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9780899971025 |
The sparsely populated rim of L.A. County offers near-wilderness getaways easily accessible to most residents of the city. Introduces 192 trips, ranging from gentle family walks in Griffith Park to strenuous treks over the spine of the San Gabriel Mountains. Updates all previous hikes and contains 17 new trips in the Santa Monica and San Gabriel Mountains. Icons added for hikes suitable for pets. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
| Author | : Jerry Schad |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 388 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9780899972299 |
Our bestselling guidebook explores San Diego County with its wealth of natural scenery - unspoiled coastal canyons, pine-crested mountains, and spectacular desert landscapes. 220 hiking trips are organized by geographical areas, with detailed maps.
| Author | : Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County |
| Publisher | : Timber Press |
| Total Pages | : 333 |
| Release | : 2019-03-19 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1604697105 |
Los Angeles may have a reputation as a concrete jungle, but in reality, it’s incredibly biodiverse, teeming with an amazing array of animals and plants. You just need to know where to find them. Wild LA—from the experts at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County—is the guidebook you’ve been waiting for. Equal parts natural history book, field guide, and trip planner, Wild LA has something for everyone. You’ll learn about the factors shaping LA nature—including flood, fire, and climate change—and find profiles of over one hundred local species, from sea turtles to rare plants to Hollywood's famous mountain lion, P-22. Also included are day trips that detail which natural wonders you can experience on hiking trails, in public parks, and in your own backyard.
| Author | : Jerry Schad |
| Publisher | : Wilderness Press |
| Total Pages | : 294 |
| Release | : 2013-07-22 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0899977170 |
Trek the diverse terrain of Southern California, from desert to beach to mountaintop, on an easy stroll or overnight adventure, with this ultimate guide to the 101 best hikes in the Southland. Covers the Santa Monica, San Gabriel, San Jacinto, and San Bernardino mountains, and the Mojave and Colorado deserts. This updated and revised edition of one of our best-selling guidebooks includes 12 new hikes and updated information for hikes from the previous edition. All trips have been rehiked for this update. Each trip includes a map, photos, trail highlights, and symbols to tell you the basics of the trip at a glance. Each map now includes key GPS coordinates.
| Author | : David Harris |
| Publisher | : Wilderness Press |
| Total Pages | : 863 |
| Release | : 2018-01-09 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0899978169 |
The Inland Empire—the area east of Los Angeles and located primarily in San Bernardino and Riverside counties—is known as Southern California's big backyard. And with its mountain, foothill, valley, and desert recreational opportunities, it s a hiker s paradise. Afoot & Afield Inland Afoot and Afield Inland Empire describes more than 250 noteworthy hikes ranging from easy to very strenuous in this first comprehensive hiking guide to the length and breadth of Inland Empire. These hikes explore Southern California s three tallest mountains, the stark beauty of the high desert, including Joshua Tree National Park and Mojave National Preserve, as well as trails that wind through urban and regional parks. Each hike is shown on custom-created maps that also include GPS waypoints: the maps alone are worth the price of the book.
| Author | : David Lockeretz |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 94 |
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| ISBN | : 0557880254 |
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : Wilderness Press |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 2010-11 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0899975984 |
In the last decade millions of dollars have been spent on restoring and revitalizing the Los Angeles River and its surroundings. Dozens of parks, miles of bike trails, public art installations and hundreds of trees and plants follow the river as it winds 51 miles through more than 100 communities. Down by the Los Angeles River is the first on-the-ground guide to checking out sites new and old, and getting to know the historic river that runs through greater L.A. The book includes striking original illustrations as well as maps. Twenty-seven walks and twelve bike rides along the Los Angeles and its tributaries, each with directions to the starting point and descriptions of natural, historic, and artistic features along the way. The river paths are already popular for walkers and joggers, bicyclists, dog-walkers, historians and bird-watchers—a readymade audience for this one-of-a-kind book.
