Day Hike Books: 16 books

Ventura County is a scenic coastal county that lies just north of Los Angeles. The diverse topography includes national forest land, wilderness areas, mountain ranges, and over 50 miles of coastline. Miles of hiking trails weave through the open space, parks, forests, and coastal mountains that together...

The 50-mile-long Santa Monica Mountains parallel the coastline in Southern California, dividing the Pacific coast from the interior valleys. The majority of the range is located within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, the world's largest national park at 150,000 acres, including three...

Santa Barbara is a captivating, inviting community that is located in a natural, beautiful setting along California's Pacific coast. The city is located 90 miles north of Los Angeles and 100 miles south of San Luis Obispo The temperate climate and refreshing ocean breezes, very similar to the Mediterranean,...

Santa Barbara is a captivating, inviting community that is located in a natural, beautiful setting along California's Pacific coast. The temperate climate and refreshing ocean breezes, very similar to the Mediterranean, have distinguished this area as "the jewel of the American Riviera."...

Yosemite is one of the world’s most loved national parks. The park lies in central California on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Range. It is best known for Yosemite Valley, with its huge granite monoliths and long waterfalls; the rolling, boulder-strewn meadows along the Tuolumne River;...

Bozeman, Montana is a mountain community steeped in history and surrounded by stunning landscape. The city lies between the Gallatin and Yellowstone River valleys amidst several mountain ranges. The fantastic scenery combined with national forests, wilderness areas, and an outdoor-oriented community...

Includes a thorough selection of day hikes throughout Grand Teton National Park and around the town of Jackson. Designed for travelers and residents who are looking for hiking options that can be completed within the day. Makes the Grand Tetons accessible to everyone and will greatly enhance anyone's...

Day Hikes Around Monterey and Carmel includes 127 hikes from the north end of Monterey Bay to the Big Sur coastline. Many hikes are found along the amazing coastline; other hikes explore the interior mountains and hillsides. The routes have been chosen to offer a great selection of shoreline excursions,...

Winner of the Best Guidebook Award from Outdoor Writers Association of California! Day Hikes Around San Luis Obispo includes 156 day hikes in Central California. The coastal county is notable for its long stretches of sandy beach, rocky headlands, and the forested Santa Lucia Range, which rises over...

Day Hikes Around Sedona, Arizona, is a comprehensive guide to 100 great hikes in one of the southwest's most scenic areas. The extensive network of trails offers abundant opportunities for hiking and exploration. Highlights include world-class rock formations, sculpted canyons, ancient cliff dwellings,...

Day Hikes Around Big Sur includes 99 unforgettable hikes along spectacular coastal headlands in Central California, where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise over 5,000 feet from the Pacific Ocean. The routes have been chosen to offer a great selection of shoreline excursions, beaches, wilderness hikes, waterfalls, canyons, and panoramic overlooks while including a range of hiking levels.

A great collection of 123 day hikes in the beautiful Beartooth Mountains in south-central Montana--fantastic hiking for every level of experience. Trails located within a 120-mile radius of Red Lodge, including the Beartooth Highway, Boulder Valley, Billings, and the northern reaches of Yellowstone....

LA Times Best Seller and four-time award winner from three Outdoor Writers Associations, including Best in Show and Best Guidebook! Expanded 6th edition includes 160 day hikes in and around Los Angeles and over 230 maps. Hikes range from boardwalk strolls along the ocean to shady canyon trails that lead...

Missoula sits at the hub of five merging valleys and is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and national forests, making this area home to some of the finest alpine hiking in Montana. This collection of 102 great day hikes ranges from popular overlooks of Missoula (including the "M") to remote backcountry...