1996. 326 pp, many maps, photos. Boasting a mild climate, incredible diversity, and thousands of miles of hiking trails, California has something for every hiker. Hiking California, formerly The Hiker's Guide to California, is your ticket to rewarding adventures in the backcountry of the Golden State. This handy guidebook features detailed descriptions of more than nine hundred miles of trails, accurate and up-to-date trail maps, and all the necessary information for planning enjoyable wilderness outings.
Between the covers of this book are descriptions of short, leisurely strolls and demanding excursions of several days. The hikes use routes varying form gentle inclines to rugged cross-country scrambles, including old favorites known to many and obscure routes known only to a few. Surveying the most awe-inspiring scenery in the state, Hiking California will satisfy both beginning and veteran hikers. Follow these paths to a lode of memorable experiences in more than four million acres of roadless and wilderness areas in California. Detailed information on 100 diverse hikes. Boasting a mild climate, incredible diversity, and thousands of miles of hiking trails, California has something for every hiker.
