Best Easy Day Hikes San Gabriel Valley includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for nineteen easy-to-follow hikes.

The rugged San Gabriel Mountains, rising starkly from the edge of the Los Angeles Basin, provide a sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city and its surroundings. Angelinos across the county (a population of almost 10 million), as well as visitors from out of state, welcome the opportunity to escape from city chaos into the quiet wilderness. This 9th edition of the classic Wilderness Press guide has been revised and updated to reflect recent trail changes, and now includes trips in the Fish Canyon Narrows, along Alder Creek, and to Jones Peak, as well as perennial favorites such as Old Baldy, Mt. Wilson, and Devils Punchbowl. Each detailed trip description notes the distance, difficulty, and ideal season, and points out the highlights of the trail. The guide includes a companion 4-color waterproof topo map.

• 125 of the best trails throughout the Los Angeles metro area • Easy-to-use, well-organized guide to hiking in the greater Los Angeles area • Hikes feature ocean views, waterfalls, coastal canyons, native grasslands, rocky peaks, desert wildflowers, and more In Southern California, the city of Los Angeles alone covers more than 500 square miles. Yet beyond the freeways and suburbia, there is a surprising amount of hikeable green space and wilderness. This new guide details trails in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, the world’s largest urban national park stretching from the Pacific Coast right into Hollywood itself; the Santa Susana Mountains in Los Padres National Forest; Angeles National Forest, including the San Gabriels and Mount San Antonio, the highest point in Los Angeles County; the striking desert landscape of Antelope Valley; the Santa Ana Mountains; portions of the San Bernardino Mountains; Chino Hills State Park; and slivers of green space and city parks such as famed Griffith Park.

Best Easy Day Hikes Conejo Valley, CA includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 18 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

"Best Easy Day Hikes San Luis Obispo "includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 19 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

Best Easy Day Hikes San Fernando Valley includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for nineteen easy-to-follow hikes in and around the Valley in Southern California. Explore the diverse scenery and natural splendors—including the beautiful Caballero Canyon Trail and Topanga State Park, the world’s largest wild area within a major city. Look inside for: • One-hour strolls to five-hour adventures • Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps • Trail Finder for best hikes with dogs, children, nature lovers, or great views • GPS coordinates

This book features twenty hikes in and around San Bernardino, California.