Foghorn Outdoors 101 Great Hikes of the San Francisco Bay Area

by Ann Marie Brown

Think getting away from the more than six million neighbors one has while living in the San Francisco Bay Area is difficult? This region possesses more parkland and a greater number of diversity of trails than any other comparably sized metropolitan region in the country. All of these outdoor havens are remarkably accessible and author Ann Marie Brown offers the best ones in Foghorn Outdoors 101 Great Hikes of the San Francisco Bay Area. This book provides detailed information on the trails found in the regions' numerous state and national parks -- from mountaintop rambles on Mount Diablo and Mount Tamalpais to seashore strolls at Point Reyes and Ano Nuevo. All trails are rated according to difficulty and the time required for hiking, and offer tips on weather, ways to avoid the crowds, best family hikes, and much more. Special attention is also given to wildlife habitats and areas of botanical interest. Insightful, informative, and enlightening, Foghorn Outdoors 101 Great Hikes of the San Francisco Bay Area is a must-have for casual or experienced hikers alike.

350 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Jean Cali · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my hiking bible. I highlight all the hikes I've already done and feel a great sense of accomplishment as I fan through it. Great resource for those who love hiking or just love the Bay Area and want to learn about some hidden treasures.

[Cadillacrazy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a lot of great hikes as promised in the title, but it could provide more information in the essentials header of each hike about shady-ness of the hikes. This book does include a lot of sea-side hikes, as well as the mountain type hikes most hiking books include.

[Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best hiking book I've found for San Francisco and the Bay Area - good hikes, well rated, clear descriptions and directions.