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Author: Barry Spitz
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781932519372
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUpdated and expanded edition of the classic guide to hiking Mount Tamalpais: detailed descriptions of more than 160 trails and fire roads; every trail revisited and revised; new maps; human and natural history highlights.
Author: Don Martin
Publisher: Martin Press
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9780961704452
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Jane Huber
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Published: 2013-08-13
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 0897325087
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBay Area parks and preserves offer a dramatic variety of landscapes, from rugged redwood-forested canyons to breezy coastal bluffs, grassy rolling hills to sunny chaparral-coated hillsides. Well-known destinations such as Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Diablo State Park, Mount Tamalpais State Park, and many other more obscure jewels of the Bay Area park system are just a short drive from the heart of San Francisco. Completely updated and including several new hikes and a complete new map set, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: San Francisco guides readers to a splendid assortment of trails in the nine counties surrounding one of the world's most beautiful cities. Whether hikers crave a quick and easy get-out-of-town stroll or a challenging day-long trek through wilderness, this book is the perfect trailblazer, for city natives and first-time visitors alike.
Author: Tami Asars
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Published: 2012-07-24
Total Pages: 348
ISBN-13: 1594856559
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Backpacking" from Hiking the Wonderland Trail "There's no other trip, trail or peak that any backpacker should rank higher on his life list than the Wonderland Trail." - Backpacker magazine * Comprehensive and affectionate guide to one of the nation’s iconic wilderness trails * Everything you need to help plan this 93-mile trek, whether done in one trip or several * Lavish, full-color design, yet informative and practical, with 125 photographs and 18 maps * Find even more details, updates and added trip extensions at hikingthewonderlandtrail.com Washington State's famed Wonderland Trail is a spectacular 93-mile route that circumnavigates Mount Rainier, challenging hikers with its strenuous 22,000 feet of cumulative elevation gain and loss. Hiking the Wonderland Trail: The Complete Guide to Mount Rainier's Premier Trail is an authoritative guidebook penned by Washington native Tami Asars, a professional instructor on hiking the trail, a third-generation hiker of the Cascade mountains, and seven-time hiker of the entire Wonderland Trail. In this guide Asars draws on her experience, covering these essentials: * How to work with the Wonderland Trail permit reservation system, and when to apply * Recommended gear--with a checklist--and ways to reduce pack weight, prevent blisters, and stay warm and dry * How to pack the perfect backpack * Food and fuel caching on the Wonderland, tips and instruction * Detailed camp-to-camp route descriptions and suggested itineraries * How to extend your adventures with the Northern Loop Trail and the Eastside Trail Over the years, Asars has taken extensive notes that she shares at workshops and in the field. Hiking the Wonderland Trail distills her boot-tested knowledge so that everyone can enjoy the magic of Mount Rainier's premier trail.
Author: Tom Courtney
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Published: 2019-02-19
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 0899978916
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPlan and Enjoy Self-Guided Inn-to-Inn Hikes Leave the car behind, and go on a multiday hiking adventure in Northern California. Cross the Sierra in the footsteps of pioneers, staying in cabins beside clear mountain lakes. Take a romantic stroll along the beautiful Mendocino Coast, and sample gourmet cuisine at inns overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Explore the hydrothermal landscapes in Lassen Volcanic National Park, where you can relax with a muscle-soothing soak in hot springs. Walkabout Northern California gives you the information you need to create a wilderness vacation that lets you end each day with a comfortable bed, a great meal, and perhaps even a hot tub. This fully updated, full-color edition describes 14 walks (or walkabouts) in the wilds of Northern California: along the Pacific Coast, through the Sierra Nevada Mountains, in the Cascades, and around the parklands of the San Francisco Bay. Each entry includes all the necessary details to create a memorable and invigorating vacation—with a map, mile-by-mile details of the route, logistical tips on places to stay and eat, and inspirational ideas to simplify your travel and reconnect with nature’s rhythm. Some hikes can take a week, but many can be enjoyed in a weekend. Some are challenging, but many are perfect for the casual hiker. With a light day pack and a few reservations, you can travel for days along California’s breathtaking coastline or over its vast mountain ranges. Follow author Tom Courtney on a northern California walkabout, so you can create a human-powered vacation in wilderness and in comfort.
Author: Lori Eanes
Publisher: Skipstone Press
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781594857119
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Along the West coast, a range of people--from families with young children, to immigrants recapturing their homeland culture, to idealistic twenty-somethings seeking community--are turning their urban backyards into modern-day homesteads. Lori Eanes reveals the lives of 35 of these urban farmers through her photographs and stories"--P. [4] of cover.
Author: Tom Killion
Publisher: Heyday Books
Published: 2010-09
Total Pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9781597142595
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents a poetic tribute to Mount Tamalpais's unique natural, cultural, and historical dimensions complemented by artwork and selections from the writings of classic authors.
Author: Donald W. Martin
Publisher: Martin Press
Published: 2005-10-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780961704490
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMarin County has the finest urban park system in the world, with three national parks, six state parks, and 20 open space areas.Hiking Marindescribes in detail 141 hikes, rated for both beauty and difficulty, through these scenic areas, from the shores of the Pacific Ocean to the awe-inspiring redwoods. Each hike notes mileage to each junction and attraction, and includes a 3-D shaded relief map showing roads, trails, features, and elevations. The book contains suggestions for seasonal hikes as well as appendices that describe plants, animals, and local resources.
Author: Etel Adnan
Publisher: Post Apollo Press
Published: 1986
Total Pages: 68
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLiterary Nonfiction. JOURNEY TO MOUNT TAMALPAIS is an essay on Nature, Art, and the relationship between them. Highly original in both content and literary structure, it provides a new outlook on the importance of Nature as an element of thinking; one of the major works on the "spirit of place" in contemporary literature. This book is illustrated with 17 drawings by the author. "An enlightening journey for those who love the mountain, and for those who love Etel Adnan." Wendell Berry"
Author: Hike Oregon
Publisher:
Published: 2020-03-03
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781714509058
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhether you're participating in the 52 Hike Challenge, or you need a reference guide to find the perfect hikes for each season, this book will provide you with all of the information that you need! For each of the 52 hikes in this book you will not only get a detailed write-up of the trail, but you will also receive information about the surrounding area like what towns and campgrounds are nearby, which is perfect for planning longer trips in the Willamette Valley, Central Oregon Cascades and Coast area!
