num_pages: 268
description: In this comprehensive guide to the spectacular Northern California coast, Marc J. Soares describes 75 scenic trails for people of all levels of hiking skill. Hikes range from gentle afternoon walks for the whole family to more strenuous full- and multi-day adventures.Each listing includes the length of the hike, the degree of difficulty, directions to the trailhead, a route map, and the best seasons to enjoy the wildflowers, views, and waterfalls. Appendices include hikes that are best for bird watching, trails suitable for horseback riding, wheelchair-accessible hikes, and trails on which dogs are permitted.Hikers will Humboldt and Del Norte Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Miner's Ridge Trail, and Tall Trees Grove and Redwood National ParkMendocino and Sonoma The Lost Coast, Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, Bodega Dunes, and Russian Gulch FallsMarin County and San Francisco Bay Tomales Point, Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Tamalpais, Stinson Beach, Inverness, Muir Beach, and Angel IslandBig Sur and China Beach and Sea Lion Rocks in Point Lobos State Park, Big Sur River, and Soberanes CanyonBest Coast Hikes of Northern California is an invitation to residents and travelers alike to discover and enjoy incomparable trails along one of the world's most scenic coastlines.
language: English
title: Best Coast Hikes of Northern California: A Guide to the Top Trails from Big Sur to the Oregon Border
titlecomplete: Best Coast Hikes of Northern California: A Guide to the Top Trails from Big Sur to the Oregon Border
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Sierra Club Books