Hike the Parks: Redwood National & State Parks: Best Day Hikes, Walks, and Sights

by John Soares

Overview

• Features hikes everyone, including children and seniors, can enjoy
• Highlights must-see park sights and activities beyond hiking
• Full-color maps and photos throughout

Hike the Parks: Redwood National & State Parks is the first in a new series of national park hiking guides that feature an easy-to-use design, pocket-sized format, and full-color photos and maps, with top trails detailed alongside top sights. These public lands offer a breathtaking setting of giant trees that have survived dinosaurs by millions of years.

• 38 of the best day-hiking options, from nature walks to more challenging routes
• Distance and elevation in US and metric measurements
• Information on visitors centers, campgrounds, sights, permits, fees, park facts, and more
• Resources for park "gateway towns"
• 1- and 3-day itineraries for visitors
• Overview of the parks’ flora and fauna

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680512090
Publisher:	Mountaineers Books, The
Publication date:	04/29/2019
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	351,857
Product dimensions:	4.00(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

John Soares grew up near Redding, hiking in the Sierra before going on to explore trails all over the world. He is the author of several guidebooks, including 100 Classic Hikes: Northern California, now in its fourth edition, and Day Hiking: Mount Shasta, Lassen & Trinity Alps Regions. Visit him online at NorthernCaliforniaHikingTrails.com and on Facebook @JohnSoaresHikingGuidebookAuthor.

Editorial Reviews

You’ll find the full-page map in John Soares’ upcoming book on hiking this park so helpful…. If you're looking for a guidebook that provides an overview of the hiking opportunities, and details on 38 of the trails that you could build a long weekend around, this is a good option.

National Parks Traveler - Kurt Repanshek

The 38 suggested hikes, which cover about 200 miles, include a wide range, with some recommended for youth and families and others for dedicated hikers. Some of the trails are wheelchair accessible. Included with the trail descriptions are directions to trailheads, maps, photos and suggestions on nearby sights and activities.

Herald and News - Lee Juillerat

Hike the Parks: Redwood National & State Parks is a "must-have" for anyone eager to see these breathtaking forests for themselves, highly recommended.

Midwest Book Review