California Summits: A Guide to the 50 Best Accessible Peak Experiences in the Golden State

Make Adventure Your Story California Summits features concise descriptions and detailed maps for 50 beautiful, attainable peak hikes in California that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the state's history. This book provides the latest information to plan customized trips: Common and lesser-known hikes, Stunning full-color photos, maps, detailed trail descriptions, and mile-by-mile directions, Insightful hike overviews and details on distance, difficulty, canine compatibility, and more, This guide takes you from the trailheads to the greatest peak experiences throughout the Golden State: Take in the incomparable view of Half Dome from atop Yosemite National Park's North Dome. Hike up scenic Mount Tamalpais overlooking San Francisco Bay. Climb snowcapped Mount Shasta, the state's northern jewel. Falcon is the premier publisher of outdoor recreation guidebooks in North America. Written by and for outdoor enthusiasts, these guides-chock-full of color photos and maps-not only provide you with the skills you need but also take you along with our authoritative local experts on these experiences of a lifetime. Book jacket.