* Spectacular day hikes close to popular tourist destinations like San Francisco and the Napa Valley* Some of America's most legendary hiking trails, including Yosemite's Half Dome, the Tahoe Rim Trail, and the John Muir Trail* Hikes that show the best of Northern California's amazing natural beauty, from the crashing surf of Big Sur to the unforgettable redwoods
Table of Contents
TABLE OF HIKES. LIST OF MAPS. 1 THE BEST OF HIKING IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. 2 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. 3 SUGGESTED ITINERARIES. 4 SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. 5 COAST SOUTH OF SAN FRANCISCO. 6 COAST NORTH OF SAN FRANCISCO. 7 WINE COUNTRY & GOLD COUNTRY. 8 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. 9 SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS. 10 LAKE TAHOE. 11 DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK. APPENDIX A: FAST FACTS, TOLL-FREE NUMBERS & WEBSITES APPENDIX B: OTHER SPORTS & ACTIVITIES IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA'S NATIONAL PARKS. INDEX.
Author Biography
John McKinney is the author of 20 books about hiking, parklands, and nature, including The Hiker's Way and A Walk Along Land's End: Dispatches from the Edge of California on a 1,600-mile Hike from Mexico to Oregon. For 18 years, McKinney, a.k.a. The Trailmaster, wrote a weekly hiking column for the Los Angeles Times and now writes articles and commentaries about nature and outdoor recreation for both print and online magazines. A passionate advocate for the environment and our need to reconnect to nature, McKinney also shares his expertise on radio, TV, and at www.TheTrailmaster.com.
