Discover more than 250 hikes in Southern California!
The Inland Empire is truly a hiker's paradise. This vast region east of
Los Angeles, encompassing Riverside and San Bernardino counties, brims
with cactus-studded deserts, snow-capped summits, shady forests,
sparkling lakes, and lush palm oases. Updated with more than 60 new
hikes, Afoot & Afield: Inland Empire offers a comprehensive collection
of hiking adventures for everyone from families with young children to
experienced mountaineers seeking the ultimate challenge. This guide
covers the millions of acres of public lands in the region, including
the Mount Baldy Area, San Bernardino Mountains (Big Bear, Lake
Arrowhead, and San Gorgonio Wilderness), Santa Rosa and San Jacinto
Mountains National Monument, the Palm Springs Area, Urban and Desert
Parks and Preserves, Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave National
Preserve, and Mojave Trails National Monument.
Inside the book, you'll find at-a-glance basics including distance,
hiking time, and difficulty. Trail maps with GPS waypoints, as well as
accurate and precise hiking and driving directions, help to ensure that
you know where to go. Notes on which trails are suitable for kids,
mountain bikers, equestrians, dogs, and backpackers allow you to find
the perfect trails for your interests. Plus, stories of the area's human
history, botany, and geology provide fascinating and entertaining
information. Most trips are an easy drive from San Bernardino, Ontario,
Riverside, and other Southland communities--so go afoot and get afield!
