Easy Hikes Close to Home: San Diego

Easy Hikes Close to Home: San Diego
Author: Sheri McGregor
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2010-02-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0897328566

New trails have been established and old trails rediscovered, making the hikes in San Diego and the surrounding areas better than ever. Based on the author's own research, this handy guide introduces area residents and visitors to nearly two dozen of the best easy day hikes. Filled with detailed descriptions of each trail, Easy Hikes Close to Home: San Diego helps novice hikers discover their choices with clear maps and concise at-a-glance information highlighting details such as location, access, directions, distances, and scenery.

Take a Hike: San Diego County

Take a Hike: San Diego County
Author: Priscilla Lister
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Total Pages: 684
Release: 2016-02-23
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1480825409

Few places on the planet can boast the diversity of natural landscape found in San Diego County. From the enormous Anza-Borrego desert to the Peninsular Range of mountains to the coastal wetlands of the Pacific Ocean, the breadth of San Diego Countys environment is truly remarkable. Priscilla Lister, seasoned journalist, former newspaper columnist and avid hiker, guides others down 260 trails that offer beautiful scenery, physical challenges and an up-close experience with natural flora and fauna. Youll find trail directions as well as historical tales about the natives and pioneers who once hiked the region. She also identifies trees, wildflowers and birds youll find on every trail. Included with each entry are driving directions, mileage and difficulty of each hike, whether dogs or horses are allowed and information on how to download trail maps. Take a Hike: San Diego County is a comprehensive hiking guidebook that shares advice, tips, and tools that will entice exploration of one of Americas most diverse and beautiful regions.

Backpacker Long Trails

Backpacker Long Trails
Author: Backpacker Magazine
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2017-04-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493028731

WINNER OF THE 2017 NATIONAL OUTDOOR BOOK AWARDS (INSTRUCTIONAL CATEGORY) Make the Dream of a Long Distance Thru-Hike a Reality Have you been dreaming of the summer when you can hike the Appalachian Trail? Or marvel at the snow-capped peaks along the Pacific Crest Trail? Or simply section hike the Continental Divide Trail? In Backpacker’s Long Trails, Liz “Snorkel” Thomas, former women’s speed record holder for the AT and veteran of twenty long trails, gives you the tools to make this dream a reality. Included is trail-proven advice on selecting gear, stocking resupplies, and planning your budget and schedule, complete with gorgeous photographs of life on the trail. Along the way, enjoy sneak peeks into not only the Triple Crown trails, but also lesser-known long trails throughout North America.

Coast to Cactus

Coast to Cactus
Author: Diana Lindsay
Publisher: Sunbelt Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781941384206

Coast to Cactus: The Canyoneer Trail Guide to San Diego Outdoors is much more than a hiking guide. Written by the San Diego Natural History Museum Canyoneers, it is the new bible for really getting to know and appreciate the countys biodiversity while exploring firsthand. The guide has 250 hikes, each with its own map and photograph, hike description with mileage, elevation gain/loss, difficulty rating, directions to the trailhead with GPS, trail use, special features, and type of habitat(s) found on each hike. Each hike has a focus on a species or natural/cultural history feature associated with that hike.

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Diego

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Diego
Author: Sheri McGregor
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2016-02-09
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1634040244

It's Time to Take a Hike in San Diego! The natural open spaces in and around San Diego are a prized natural resource for area hikers, and author Sheri McGregor shows you where and how to enjoy 60 of the best trails that the city of San Diego, nearby state parks, and private ventures have to offer. Bounded by San Diego Bay and the Pacific coastline to the west, the Santa Rosa Mountains to the east, Mexico to the south, and the lower reaches of the Los Angeles metro area to the north, the 60-mile radius beyond San Diego creates a small but rich wedge of scenic, natural wealth. Whether you're an experienced hiker or a casual day-hiker,60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Diego is the perfect tool to explore it all.

Walking San Diego

Walking San Diego
Author: Lonnie Burstein Hewitt
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2000
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780898866926

COMPLETELY REVISED SECOND EDITION! Now more than ever, this is San Diego's friendliest guidebook. It's like taking a walk with the authors themselves.

50 Best Short Hikes San Diego

50 Best Short Hikes San Diego
Author: Jerry Schad
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2011-11-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0899976298

50 Best Short Hikes San Diegohighlights enough diverse routes in Southern California’s showpiece city for a year of weekly hikes. From sidewalk strolls and historic neighborhoods, to wildflowers and waterfalls, pleasant pastimes and panoramic vistas unfold in this handy guidebook. As the title says, these routes are “short.” They range from less than 1 mile to nearly 8 miles, with an average of 5 miles, each, over all 50 of the hikes. And all lie within 30 miles of San Diego’s central core. Outdoor author and longtime San Diego resident Jerry Schad takes you from the beauty of Del Mar Crest and Beach on the north coast, to the inland Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve. He guides you from walks in San Diego’s Torrey Pines Beach and Reserve, to Rice Canyon in the south and the Hollenbeck Preserve in the east. Beaches, urban settings, nature preserves, and mountain peaks beckon locals to explore their own backyards and visitors to enjoy one of America’s most stunning metropolitan environments. Detailed maps and enticing photos accompany each descriptive entry. Whether you have one hour or all day to stretch your legs, you’ll find yourself turning to this guidebook again and again.

Best Easy Day Hikes San Diego

Best Easy Day Hikes San Diego
Author: Allen Riedel
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2009-07-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0762755997

Twenty hikes in California.

Afoot and Afield in San Diego County

Afoot and Afield in San Diego County
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.

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.