The Tahoe Rim Trail is a continuous trail that travels around the mountainous rim of the Lake Tahoe Basin. People from all over the world have come to Lake Tahoe to venture out on the Tahoe Rim Trail. Whether you've already experienced many of the amazing sites to see on the Tahoe Rim Trail or are hoping to one day visit it, Color the Tahoe Rim Trail will take you on the entire 165+ mile journey around Lake Tahoe. Color the Tahoe Rim Trail features 79 full page illustrations for you to color, and is the first in Jared Manninen's series of wilderness activity books. Through engaging activities, tales of lessons learned, and education about backcountry skills and etiquette, these wilderness activity books will inspire creativity and help you cultivate adventure in your daily life.

Ever since the Wild West days of Kit Carson and the Comstock Lode, visitors have been drawn to Reno-Tahoe in search of adventure. Today, the best adventures are found outdoors, where hikers can take lakeside strolls, mountain ascents, or simple walks with dogs and kids. Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe, by local author Mike White, features more than 175 trips in a diverse range of terrain around Lake Tahoe and the communities of Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Minden-Gardnerville. These trips are tailored for every type of hiker, and many are suited for mountain bikers. This new edition features 26 new hikes and all updated content.

Best Easy Day Hikes Lake Tahoe includes concise descriptions and detailed maps of 27 of the premier easy day hikes in northern California’s most popular recreational destination. The hikes circle the lake, from the west shore to the east; from the slopes below Mount Rose to South Lake Tahoe. Whether you want spectacular Tahoe views, secluded rambles, alpine tarns, or journeys through historic resorts, you’ll find them in this guide. Discover the Tahoe basin’s natural wonders by dropping into Skunk Harbor, cruising to Galena Falls, climbing along the storied Tahoe Rim and Pacific Crest Trails, and catching your breath in secluded mountain meadows.

No ordinary guidebook, Sierra High Route leads you from point to point through a spectacular 195-mile timberline route in California's High Sierra. The route follows a general direction but no particular trail, thus causing little or no impact and allowing hikers to experience the beautiful sub-alpine region of the High Sierra in a unique way.

The Tahoe Rim Trail officially opened in September 2001, after 17 years and thousands of labor hours. Here's the definitive guide to this magnificent new route. Endorsed by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and written by longtime Tahoe resident and guide Tim Hauserman, it will tell you about: --Weather, water, and when to go --Ways to enjoy the trail (hike, mountain bike, or ride a horse) --Great trips with kids --Colorful local legends and human history --Wildflowers and wild critters Eight manageable sections of the trail are presented in detailed prose and clear maps. Pick a day-hike or plan longer backcountry excursions. There are also a number of sidetrips to choose from along the trail or in the surrounding area. If breathtaking views of alpine peaks and clear Sierra lakes appeal to you, this book will help you find them.

Explore the beauty of Northern California’s natural landscape with this guide to 80 of the best easy-to-walk day hikes located throughout Northern California. From hikes just outside of San Francisco to long strolls in the Sierra Nevada, here are the 80 best easy day hikes in Northern California, perfect for aging baby boomers, seniors, those traveling with small children, and anyone else interested more in a stroll than a climb. Hikes include: Lady Bird Johnson Grove • McCloud Falls Trail • Pomo Canyon Trail • Table Rock • South Yuba Independence Trail • Tomales Point Trail • Purisima Redwoods Loop • Sardine Lakes Trail • Devils Postpile • Rainbow Falls • and more! Written in a personal but informative tone by outdoors expert Ann Marie Brown, The Creaky Knees Guide Northern California is a perfect resource anyone can use to explore the beauty of Northern California without breaking too much of a sweat. In addition to a full-trip description, each hike includes: • Clear, up-to-date driving directions • Elevation gains • Topographical map • Mileage and estimated hiking time • Trail conditions, effort level, best season, map references, exploring options, access, permits required, and where to find more information. Other titles in Creaky Knees easy hike series include Creaky Knees Oregon, Creaky Knees Washington, and Creaky Knees Arizona.

Day Hiker: Gold Country Trail Guide II is the second in the Day Hiker series of trail guide books. Twenty-six more trails are described and photographed in the foothills of Northern California, up into the Sierra Nevada Mountains and down to the valley floor east of Sacramento.