Author: David Weintraub
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 0899975739
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
This title in the acclaimed Afoot & Afield series contains more than 100 carefully described trips in the nine-county region. Included are all the well-known favorites: Mt. Tamalpais, Point Reyes National Seashore, Henry W. Coe and Mt. Diablo state parks, and Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. The book also features more remote parks and preserves, from the rugged Sonoma coast to hidden canyons south of San Jose, as well as regional open spaces and country parks from the East Bay hills to the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Afoot and Afield: San Francisco Bay Area
Author: David Weintraub
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 0899975739
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
This title in the acclaimed Afoot & Afield series contains more than 100 carefully described trips in the nine-county region. Included are all the well-known favorites: Mt. Tamalpais, Point Reyes National Seashore, Henry W. Coe and Mt. Diablo state parks, and Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. The book also features more remote parks and preserves, from the rugged Sonoma coast to hidden canyons south of San Jose, as well as regional open spaces and country parks from the East Bay hills to the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 0899975739
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
This title in the acclaimed Afoot & Afield series contains more than 100 carefully described trips in the nine-county region. Included are all the well-known favorites: Mt. Tamalpais, Point Reyes National Seashore, Henry W. Coe and Mt. Diablo state parks, and Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. The book also features more remote parks and preserves, from the rugged Sonoma coast to hidden canyons south of San Jose, as well as regional open spaces and country parks from the East Bay hills to the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Top Trails: San Francisco Bay Area
Author: David Weintraub
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 0899975712
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 0899975712
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
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.
East Bay Trails
Author: David Weintraub
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 0899975453
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Explore 56 trails in the superb open spaces of San Francisco’s East Bay The East Bay of San Francisco, California, offers a diverse array of hiking opportunities: the scenic shoreline of Point Pinole, the furrowed foothills and windy summit of Mount Diablo, trails that are home to the flourishing bird and plant life on Pleasanton Ridge and at Livermore’s Lake Del Valle. East Bay Trails is the ideal guide to the best trips in and around the area’s ridges, shores, wilderness areas, lakes, and reservoirs. Written by acclaimed author David Weintraub, this is the most complete and up-to-date trail guide for Alameda and Contra Costa counties. East Bay Trails presents 56 hikes, complete with detailed route descriptions and at-a-glance information about length, time, difficulty, regulations, and facilities. The text focuses mostly on hiking, but other outdoors enthusiasts—fitness walkers, joggers, equestrians, and bicyclists—can also make good use of this guide. Inside you’ll find 56 hiking trips, ranging from mile-long strolls to all-day treks, plus a few long hikes with overnight options New trips in Lime Ridge Open Space, Diablo Foothills Regional Park, and Round Valley Regional Preserve Detailed descriptions of each trip, plus updated maps Appendix of the best hikes for any mood or desire, whether it’s birdwatching, scenic vistas, waterfalls, or an easy trip for kids “East Bay Trails is the most complete and up-to-date guide for Alameda and Contra Costa counties.” —East Bay Express
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 0899975453
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Explore 56 trails in the superb open spaces of San Francisco’s East Bay The East Bay of San Francisco, California, offers a diverse array of hiking opportunities: the scenic shoreline of Point Pinole, the furrowed foothills and windy summit of Mount Diablo, trails that are home to the flourishing bird and plant life on Pleasanton Ridge and at Livermore’s Lake Del Valle. East Bay Trails is the ideal guide to the best trips in and around the area’s ridges, shores, wilderness areas, lakes, and reservoirs. Written by acclaimed author David Weintraub, this is the most complete and up-to-date trail guide for Alameda and Contra Costa counties. East Bay Trails presents 56 hikes, complete with detailed route descriptions and at-a-glance information about length, time, difficulty, regulations, and facilities. The text focuses mostly on hiking, but other outdoors enthusiasts—fitness walkers, joggers, equestrians, and bicyclists—can also make good use of this guide. Inside you’ll find 56 hiking trips, ranging from mile-long strolls to all-day treks, plus a few long hikes with overnight options New trips in Lime Ridge Open Space, Diablo Foothills Regional Park, and Round Valley Regional Preserve Detailed descriptions of each trip, plus updated maps Appendix of the best hikes for any mood or desire, whether it’s birdwatching, scenic vistas, waterfalls, or an easy trip for kids “East Bay Trails is the most complete and up-to-date guide for Alameda and Contra Costa counties.” —East Bay Express
Walking the Cape and Islands
Author: David Weintraub
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN: 0897328477
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
The Cape and Islands--Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket--provide some of the best walking and hiking in coastal New England. There is a great variety of terrain and scenery, from the crashing Atlantic Ocean to pristine kettle ponds, from densely wooded tracts to open expanses of salt marsh, and from sandy shorelines to wildflower-carpeted grasslands. Walking the Cape and Islands is the first comprehensive guide to the area's best walking and hiking trails. In includes: 72 walks ranging in length from 0.4 miles to 11.2 miles and in difficulty from easy to difficult; for each walk, a complete route description, driving directions to the trailhead, and a detailed, easy-to-read map; at-a-glance Info providing essential information such as distance, difficulty, time to walk, trail surface, and more; trail-use data showing whether bicycles, dogs, or hunting are allowed on the described route; and health stats showing the number of steps and estimated calories burned. Although designed primarily for walkers and hikers, this book will also appeal to joggers and mountain bicyclists. The book is illustrated with photographs by the author, a professional photographer.
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN: 0897328477
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
The Cape and Islands--Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket--provide some of the best walking and hiking in coastal New England. There is a great variety of terrain and scenery, from the crashing Atlantic Ocean to pristine kettle ponds, from densely wooded tracts to open expanses of salt marsh, and from sandy shorelines to wildflower-carpeted grasslands. Walking the Cape and Islands is the first comprehensive guide to the area's best walking and hiking trails. In includes: 72 walks ranging in length from 0.4 miles to 11.2 miles and in difficulty from easy to difficult; for each walk, a complete route description, driving directions to the trailhead, and a detailed, easy-to-read map; at-a-glance Info providing essential information such as distance, difficulty, time to walk, trail surface, and more; trail-use data showing whether bicycles, dogs, or hunting are allowed on the described route; and health stats showing the number of steps and estimated calories burned. Although designed primarily for walkers and hikers, this book will also appeal to joggers and mountain bicyclists. The book is illustrated with photographs by the author, a professional photographer.
Afoot & Afield: Los Angeles County
Author: Jerry Schad
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 0899978703
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 0899978703
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 760
Book Description
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.
Afoot and Afield: Los Angeles County
Author: Jerry Schad
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 0899974996
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
With a total of 200 trips, "Afoot & Afield Los Angeles County" now covers virtually every hike worth taking within an hour's drive of the city. The third edition features 24 new hikes, emphasizing exploration of L.A. County's newest urban-edge parks and open spaces.
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 0899974996
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
With a total of 200 trips, "Afoot & Afield Los Angeles County" now covers virtually every hike worth taking within an hour's drive of the city. The third edition features 24 new hikes, emphasizing exploration of L.A. County's newest urban-edge parks and open spaces.
North Bay Trails
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Category : Hiking
Languages : en
Pages : 324
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Category : Hiking
Languages : en
Pages : 324
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New Arrivals in Californiana
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Category : Archives
Languages : en
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Category : Archives
Languages : en
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Peninsula Tales & Trails
Author: David Weintraub
Publisher: West Winds Press
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District currently has 25 preserves (24 of which are already open to the public) containing about 220 miles of traits open to the public. This book serves as a guide to and celebration of these 25 preserves.
Publisher: West Winds Press
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District currently has 25 preserves (24 of which are already open to the public) containing about 220 miles of traits open to the public. This book serves as a guide to and celebration of these 25 preserves.
Hiking the U.S.A.
Author: David L. Drotar
Publisher: Conran Octopus
ISBN: 9780942280357
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Publisher: Conran Octopus
ISBN: 9780942280357
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description