John Soares
Список книг автора John SoaresUrban Trails: Sacramento
The city of Sacramento and the surrounding urban area has a rich history as the state’s capitol. With a half million residents and a diverse, professional workforce, Sacramento is a dynamic and growing urban area–one whose walkers, runners, and hikers will welcome a guide to the best paths, parks, and trails! Metropolitan area includes Davis, Folsom, Roseville, Auburn, Elk Grove and more. Features include: <ul> <li>35 trails in city and nearby towns, hills, valleys</li> <li>At-a-glance chart for easy trail selection</li> <li>Detailed route descriptions, including distance, elevation, difficulty, trail amenities</li> <li>Family- and dog-friendly options</li> <li>Sidebars highlighting area history</li> <li>Full-color photos and maps</li> </ul>
Hike the Parks: Redwood National & State Parks
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
Day Hiking: Mount Shasta, Lassen & Trinity
• 125 day hikes aimed at a variety of skill levels • A popular outdoor sports destination of iconic parks and mountains Day Hiking: Mount Shasta, Lassen & Trinity Alps Regions covers the expansive and beautiful geographic triangle comprised of these three areas. This new guide features: • Trailhead driving directions, trail descriptions, length and elevation data, nearby campgrounds, and more • Star ratings applied to every hike • GPS coordinates for every hike’s trailhead • Two-color design and topo maps—plus a full-color photo insert • Icons for quick selection of hikes that are dog-friendly or kid-friendly or that have exceptional views, historical interest, and wildflowers in season • Options to extend a day hike, when applicable
100 Classic Hikes: Northern California
Completely revised and updated Every trail rehiked, with 13 new hikes and 80 new photos GPS driving directions to every trailhead No one knows this premier hiking region better than author John Soares, who now offers his fourth and fully updated edition of 100 Classic Hikes: Northern California . And while he’s still in love with many of the old trails, some of them have become unsafe or less accessible. The good news is that this gave him the chance to fall for some new trails, which are happily now included in this new edition. The old-growth forests and multiple mountain ranges of Northern California beckon the 10 million urban inhabitants of the Bay Area—who need outdoor experiences BADLY! This new edition not only gets them to the best of nature not far from their door, but looks tremendous on an urban coffee table, too. New hikes in this edition include: 2 in the Bay Area, including the Coastal Trail in San Francisco 5 in the Redwoods and along the coast north of the Bay Area 4 in the Sierra Nevada, including two summits: Ellis Peak and Sierra Buttes 2 in the Russian Wilderness in the Klamath Mountains