Best Coast Hikes of Northern California: A Guide to the Top Trails from Big Sur to the Oregon Border
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Book Description
In this comprehensive guide to the spectacular Northern California coast, Marc J. Soares describes 75 scenic trails for people of all levels of hiking skill. Hikes range from gentle afternoon walks for the whole family to more strenuous full- and multi-day adventures.
Each listing includes the length of the hike, the degree of difficulty, directions to the trailhead, a route map, and the best seasons to enjoy the wildflowers, views, and waterfalls. Appendices include hikes that are best for bird watching, trails suitable for horseback riding, wheelchair-accessible hikes, and trails on which dogs are permitted.
Hikers will discover:
Humboldt and Del Norte Counties: Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Miner's Ridge Trail, and Tall Trees Grove and Redwood National Park
Mendocino and Sonoma Counties: The Lost Coast, Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, Bodega Dunes, and Russian Gulch Falls
Marin County and San Francisco Bay Area: Tomales Point, Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Tamalpais, Stinson Beach, Inverness, Muir Beach, and Angel Island
Big Sur and Monterey: China Beach and Sea Lion Rocks in Point Lobos State Park, Big Sur River, and Soberanes Canyon
Best Coast Hikes of Northern California is an invitation to residents and travelers alike to discover and enjoy incomparable trails along one of the world's most scenic coastlines.
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Best Coast Hikes of Northern California presents 75 scenic trails for hikers and nature-lovers of all skill levels. From gentle afternoon walks for the whole family to more challenging full- and multi-day adventures, the carefully chosen routes offer a magnificent blend of stark bluffs and secluded beaches, tidepools and clear creeks, quiet marshes and mighty waterfalls, lush green canyons and jagged rock outcrops.
-- Trails are grouped from north to south and include little-known routes through many of California's state and national parks.
-- Listings include the length of each hike, the degree of difficulty, directions to the trailhead, a route map, estimated hiking time, and the best seasons to enjoy the wildflowers, views, waterfalls, and wildlife.
-- Advice is offered on safety, climate, wilderness ethics, clothing, and things to do for added enjoyment.
-- Appendices list hikes that are best for bird watching, trails for horseback riding, wheelchair-accessible hikes, and trails on which dogs are permitted.
Best Coast Hikes of Northern California: A Guide to the Top Trails from Big Sur to the Oregon Border
Best Coast Hikes of Northern California: A Guide to the Top Trails from Big Sur to the Oregon Border,Marc J. Soares,Sierra Club Books,0871569043,California,California, Northern,Guidebooks,Hiking,Pacific Coast,Travel,Travel - United States,United States - Pacific - California,United States - West - Pacific (General),Sports & Recreation / General,Travel & holiday guides,Walking, hiking, trekking
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