Plan and Enjoy Self-Guided Inn-to-Inn Hikes
Leave the car behind, and go on a multiday hiking adventure in Northern
California. Cross the Sierra in the footsteps of pioneers, staying in
cabins beside clear mountain lakes. Take a romantic stroll along the
beautiful Mendocino Coast, and sample gourmet cuisine at inns
overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Explore the hydrothermal landscapes in
Lassen Volcanic National Park, where you can relax with a
muscle-soothing soak in hot springs. Walkabout Northern California
gives you the information you need to create a wilderness vacation that
lets you end each day with a comfortable bed, a great meal, and perhaps
even a hot tub.
This fully updated, full-color edition describes 14 walks (or
walkabouts) in the wilds of Northern California: along the Pacific
Coast, through the Sierra Nevada Mountains, in the Cascades, and around
the parklands of the San Francisco Bay. Each entry includes all the
necessary details to create a memorable and invigorating vacation--with
a map, mile-by-mile details of the route, logistical tips on places to
stay and eat, and inspirational ideas to simplify your travel and
reconnect with nature's rhythm. Some hikes can take a week, but many can
be enjoyed in a weekend. Some are challenging, but many are perfect for
the casual hiker. With a light day pack and a few reservations, you can
travel for days along California's breathtaking coastline or over its
vast mountain ranges. Follow author Tom Courtney on a northern
California walkabout, so you can create a human-powered vacation in
wilderness and in comfort.
