Best Hikes Near Los Angeles (Best Hikes Near Series) - Softcover

Riedel, Allen; Riedel, Monique

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762746416 ISBN 13: 9780762746415

Verlag: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc, 2011

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Here are forty-six of the best hikes within a ninety-minute drive of downtown Los Angeles-from the chaparral-covered slopes of the Santa Monica Mountains to the lush alpine forests of the San Gabriel, San Bernardino, and San Jacinto Ranges, and several nature preserves that protect valuable ecosystems and wildlife around the southland. Whether you're in the mood for an easy nature walk, a day-long hike, or an overnighter, this guide offers plenty to choose from: ¿ Paradise Falls¿ Mishe Mokwä Paramount Ranch¿ Echo Mountain¿ Sturtevant Falls¿ Devils Chair Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, full-color trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you'll also find a Trail Finder that categorizes each hike (e.g., for attractions such as views, and if it's suitable for families with kids); Green Tips and information about local lore, points of interest, and the area's array of wildlife.

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By Allen Riedel and Monique Riedel

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Here are forty-six of the best hikes within a ninety-minute drive of downtown Los Angeles—from the chaparral-covered slopes of the Santa Monica Mountains to the lush alpine forests of the San Gabriel, San Bernardino, and San Jacinto Ranges, and several nature preserves that protect valuable ecosystems and wildlife around the southland. Whether you’re in the mood for an easy nature walk, a day-long hike, or an overnighter, this guide offers plenty to choose from:

 

• Paradise Falls
• Mishe Mokwa
• Paramount Ranch
• Echo Mountain
• Sturtevant Falls
• Devils Chair

 

Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, full-color trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you’ll also find a Trail Finder that categorizes each hike (e.g., for attractions such as views, and if it’s suitable for families with kids); Green Tips and information about local lore, points of interest, and the area’s array of wildlife. 

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0762746416
• ISBN 13: 9780762746415
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 276
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: GPSR Kontakt; gpsr@libri.de; ; Europaallee 1; Bad Hersfeld; 36244; Deutschland