Publisher's Synopsis
Covering Mammoth, the Redwoods, Lassen, Yosemite, Mendocino, the San Francisco Bay Area, Shasta, and the Central Coast, this is the guide to finding the best easy hikes throughout Northern California. Families, day-trippers, and seasoned trekkers looking for a change of pace will all find the perfect trail among the options selected by veteran hiker Ann Marie Brown. This guidebook provides updated, easy-to-use region and trail maps, descriptive keynotes for every geographical region, approximate hiking times for each trail, and options for increasing the length and difficulty of each hike. Detailed descriptions let you know when a trail encounters wildflowers, waterfalls, scenic overlooks, historic sites, or wildlife. Complete with photos, illustrations, and helpful information, including tips for "Hiking with Kids" and the best seasons for hiking in each area, Foghorn Outdoors Easy Hiking in Northern California has everything you need for great easy hikes in the northern half of the Golden State.
