Hike the Parks: Joshua Tree National Park

Hike the Parks: Joshua Tree National Park
Author: Scott Turner
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2019-09-12
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1680512536

Experienced hiker and guidebook author and Southern California native Scott Turner has been exploring Joshua Tree National Park for years, fostering a deep knowledge of its geography and natural and human history. Here he provides distinct guidance for choosing the perfect hike to experience the unique landscape of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts. Attractive, all-color guidebook packed with info to help readers choose activities that meet their interests: Day hikes from 1 to 10 miles, with elevation from 250 to 1500 feet Distances and elevations measured in both US Standard and metric Information on park campgrounds and lodges Park basics: visitor centers, must-see sights and activities, permits and fees, fun facts, gateway towns, and more Overview of flora and fauna and the effects of climate change in the park

Day Hiking Los Angeles

Day Hiking Los Angeles
Author: Casey Schreiner
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2016-11-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1680510096

• 125 of the best trails throughout the Los Angeles metro area • Easy-to-use, well-organized guide to hiking in the greater Los Angeles area • Hikes feature ocean views, waterfalls, coastal canyons, native grasslands, rocky peaks, desert wildflowers, and more In Southern California, the city of Los Angeles alone covers more than 500 square miles. Yet beyond the freeways and suburbia, there is a surprising amount of hikeable green space and wilderness. This new guide details trails in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, the world’s largest urban national park stretching from the Pacific Coast right into Hollywood itself; the Santa Susana Mountains in Los Padres National Forest; Angeles National Forest, including the San Gabriels and Mount San Antonio, the highest point in Los Angeles County; the striking desert landscape of Antelope Valley; the Santa Ana Mountains; portions of the San Bernardino Mountains; Chino Hills State Park; and slivers of green space and city parks such as famed Griffith Park.

101 Hikes in Northern California

101 Hikes in Northern California
Author: Matt Heid
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2015-07-21
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0899977812

101 Hikes in Northern California by Matt Heid benefits readers by narrowing down the multitude of options for hiking in Northern California to the very best of the best adventures. It is distinct from other similar guidebooks in that it covers the northern two-thirds of the state, including nearly the entirety of the Sierra Nevadas south to Kings Canyon National Park, and the entire Big Sur region along the coast south to Silver Peak Wilderness. It also provides significant geographic diversity: hikes are spread out across the entire region. No matter where you are in northern California, you can find a hike in the book within a short drive. The guide is unique in the amount of natural history information it provides, especially the geologic stories of the featured destinations. It provides not just the essential directions for completing a hike, it enhances the experience by telling the story of how the landscape came to be the way it is.

Day Hiker's Guide to California's National Parks

Day Hiker's Guide to California's National Parks
Author: John McKinney
Publisher:
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2000
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780934161190

Walking adventures in all of California's National Parks, including Yosemite, Sequoia, Lassen, Death Valley, Muir Woods, Joshua Tree. Also includes National Preserves (Eastern Mojave) Seashores (Point Reyes), Recreation Areas (Santa Monica Mountains) and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. A single, comprehensive resource for walking in California's most outstanding parklands.

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.

Day Hiker's Guide to California's State Parks

Day Hiker's Guide to California's State Parks
Author: John McKinney
Publisher: Trailmaster
Total Pages: 340
Release: 1998
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

Walking adventures in 150 parks, preserves, beaches, and historic sites from Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in the south to Humboldt Redwoods State Park in the north.

Best Easy Day Hikes Redwood National and State Parks

Best Easy Day Hikes Redwood National and State Parks
Author: Daniel Brett
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2005-05-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0762765968

Redwood National and State Parks are home to some of the world's tallest trees: old-growth coast redwoods, living to be 2000 years old and growing to over 300 feet tall. Author and hiker Dan Brett includes trail descriptions and maps of nearly 22 easy day hikes within these spectacular parks. This indispensible guide provides accurate hike descriptions, easy-to-follow maps, and concise trail information for the author's favorite trails.