Day Hikes Around Ventura County covers 82 of the best hikes in this scenic coastal county just north of Los Angeles. The hikes span from the Pacific Coast to the mountainous interior and the Los Padres National Forest. This is a comprehensive guide that includes trails from national forests, state parks, wilderness area, undeveloped coastline, and green space within the metropolitan areas. No other hiking book concentrates exclusively on Ventura County.A cross-section of scenery, geography, and difficulty levels is included to accommodate all ranges of hiking experience. Highlights include coastal estuaries and tidepools, long beaches backed by bluffs, expansive sand dunes, waterfalls, swimming holes, narrow gorges, rolling meadows, dramatic sandstone outcroppings, caves, ridge walks, historicsites, filming locations, and panoramic overlooks. . .everything from relaxing, scenic strolls to mountain-to coast hikes with expansive views. All hikes can be completed during the day and are within a half-hour’s drive of Highway 101, the major access road.Each hike includes a detailed map, accurate driving and hiking directions, and a quick overview of distance/time/elevation. Overall maps show the hike locations in the larger area. The summaries allow the hiker to choose a trail appropriate to their ability and desire. Map sources and references are included for extending the hikes.Companion hiking guides, also in the Day Hike Books series, include DayHikes Around Los Angeles, Day Hikes Around Santa Barbara, Day Hikes In San Luis Obispo County, California and Day Hikes On the California Central Coast.
Grand Teton National Park may be one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring parks of the Rocky Mountains. The craggy Teton peaks reach as high as 13,770 feet, forming a bony ridge through Wyoming along the Continental Divide. Fronting the Teton Range lies the twisting and curving Snake River, winding its way down the Jackson Hole Valley. The reflections of the Tetons gently ripple across the river’s serene water.Day Hikes In Grand Teton National Park includes a thorough cross-section of 72 day hikes throughout this national park and around its perimeter. Now in its fourth edition, the guide includes all of the park’s most popular hikes as well as a wide assortment of secluded backcountry hikes. Hikes range from easy lakeshore paths to rugged canyon hikes that gain several thousand feet in elevation (and consequently offer some of the best views). Highlights include panoramic vistas, glacier-carved canyons, tumbling creeks and waterfalls, several large lakes, old-growth forests, meadows, hot springs, historical sites, prime wildlife habitats, North America’s largest landslide, and two hikes atop the Jackson Hole Ski Resort.Each hike in this guide includes a detailed map, accurate driving and hiking directions, and a quick overview of distance/time/elevation. In addition, several overall maps show the hike locations in the larger area. The summaries allow hikers to choose a trail appropriate to their ability and desire.
Day Hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is a clear, concise guide to the best day hikes in these two adjacent national parks. These 61 day hikes will introduce you to the world's largest trees and some of the most impressive canyons, rock formations and panoramic overlooks found anywhere. Hikes range from easy to challenging, accommodating every level of experience.
Day Hikes in the Beartooth Mountains takes you to 58 of the best day hikes in this beautiful mountain range. Journey into the mountains and across the Beartooth Highway, the incredible pass connecting Red Lodge to Yellowstone National Park. Highlights include waterfalls, canyons, alpine tundra, mountain meadows, and panoramic views. Hikes range from easy to challenging, accommodating every level of experience.
Yellowstone National Park is a magnificent area with beautiful, dramatic scenery and incredible hydrothermal features. Within its 2.2 million acres lies some of the earth's greatest natural treasures.Day Hikes in Yellowstone National Park includes a thorough cross-section of eighty-two hikes throughout this national park. Now in its fourth edition, the guide includes all of the park's most popular hikes as well as a wide assortment of secluded backcountry trails. Many hikes lead to hot springs, bubbling mud pots, steaming fumaroles, and geysers (including Old Faithful) that are predominant throughout the park. Several hikes explore the rim and interior of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, a 1,200 foot deep chasm cut by the Yellowstone River. Highlights include thundering waterfalls, unusual thermal features, expansive meadows, alpine lakes, secluded canyons, and 360-degree vistas of the park. All levels of hiking experience are accommodated, from level boardwalk trails to mountainous treks up to panoramic overlooks. Each hike includes a detailed map, accurate driving and hiking directions, distance/time/elevation statistics, a list of relevant maps, and summaries to help hikers find a trail appropriate to their ability and desire.Companion hiking guides include Day Hikes in Grand Teton National Park, Day Hikes Around Bozeman, and Day Hikes in the Beartooth Mountains.
Day Hikes in Yosemite National Park is a concise guide to 55 incredible hikes in this unmatched jewel among national parks. Highlights include alpine lakes and rivers, world-class waterfalls, glaciated domes and rock sculptures, groves of giant sequoias, and trails along towering granite cliffs that overlook the Yosemite Valley. A range of difficulty, length, and scenery accommodate all levels of hiking experience. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 128 pages, maps)
Day Hikes on Kauai is a concise guide to 55 incredible hikes, from coastline paths to mountain vistas. These day hikes include waterfalls, swimming holes, coastal hideaways, canyons, lush jungles, plunging cliffs and some of the island's most spectacular scenery. The hikes accommodate all levels of experience - from easy strolls to moderately strenuous ridge trails. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 128 pages, maps)
Day Hikes on Maui is a guide to 55 great hikes around this island's coastline and atop its breathtaking mountains. Explore world-class beaches, dormant volcanoes, waterfalls, lava flows, cascading swimming holes, steep canyons and the jagged coastline. Easy to moderately strenuous hikes accommodate all levels of experience. Ample maps and clear directions ensure a memorable hike. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 128 pages, maps)
Day Hikes on Oahu takes you to 57 of the island's best hikes. All levels of hiking experience are accommodated, from easy beach strolls to mountain climbs that reward the hiker with sweeping views. Highlights include spectacular waterfalls, lush rainforests, tropical preserves, volcanic craters, gardens, ancient shrines, swimming holes, tidepools, coastal cliffs and panoramic vistas. Each hike is an enjoyable day's adventure. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 128 pages, maps)
Day Hikes Around Ventura County, 2nd
Day Hikes in Grand Teton National Park, 4th
Day Hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Day Hikes in the Beartooth Mountains, Montana, 3rd
Day Hikes In Yellowstone National Park, 4th
Day Hikes in Yosemite National Park, 2nd: 55 Great Hikes
Day Hikes on Kauai, 3rd
Day Hikes on Maui, 3rd
Day Hikes on Oahu, 3rd
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