Hiking the Sierra Nevada (Hiking Guides)

Stretching from the Feather River south to the Kern Plateau, the Gold Country foothills east to the high desert, the Sierra Nevada is one of the longest and highest mountain ranges in the continental United States. This four-season guide samples 96 of the best hikes in every quarter of this diverse range. No matter what section of the Sierra Nevada you are visiting, Hiking the Sierra Nevada has something for you. In Hiking the Sierra Nevada, lifelong Sierra Nevada enthusiast Barry Parr provides you with information on the best long and short hikes in this region, which includes Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks, as well as some of the most spectacular roadless areas in the Sierra Nevada. Many of the hikes in this guide are accessible year-round and are within easy driving distance of major urban areas. With detailed hike descriptions, maps, and elevation profiles, Hiking the Sierra Nevada is the complete guide to hiking in America's far western mountains. Whether you are planning a week-long trip or just passing through, Hiking the Sierra Nevada will give you easy access to this magnificent mountain range.