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Moon Take a Hike Los Angeles: Hikes Within Two Hours of the City (Moon Outdoors)

Moon Take a Hike Los Angeles: Hikes Within Two Hours of the City (Moon Outdoors)Authors: Ann Marie Brown, Julie Sheer
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Pages: 300
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.8

ISBN: 1566917646
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9781566917643
ASIN: 1566917646

Publication Date: February 22, 2006
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With hikes that lead you to forget the stress of the bustling city, Moon's first edition of Take a Hike Los Angeles gets you out there, exploring and experiencing amazing places just minutes from your driveway. Local California authors Ann Marie Brown and Julie Sheer show you the best hikes in and around LA. All hikes within the guide take less than 2 1/2 hours to reach by car, with details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach the trailhead. Ann Marie and Julie have compiled lists of their favorite hikes including Best Waterfall Hikes, Best Hikes to History, and Best Hikes for Families. Let Ann Marie and Julie show you all the worthwhile hikes, from short, flat routes suitable for families to day-long, steep treks for more advanced hikers. From the summit of 10,064-foot Mount Baldy to the brayed tan sands of Malibu, this book covers all the best trails in the Los Angeles area. Each trail profile contains practical information including point-by-point trail navigation, contact information, facilities, fees, parking instructions, and an easy-to-use map for each trail.


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5 out of 5 stars Serious Hikes for Serious Walkers   March 13, 2006
Fritz R. Ward (Crestline, CA United States)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful

Los Angeles has a lot of neat countryside to explore if you know where to look. When I first came to the LA basin from Idaho, I was overwhelmed by the suburban sprawl, but I quickly found lots of nice outdoor experiences nearby. This book will help anyone else looking to escape the city for a few hours (or days). It features over 80 hikes all within 2 hours of LA.

I've hiked about a third of the trails described in this guide and all are nice. With time off in April, I expect to explore more. By way of a warning though, you will need to be reasonably fit to do many of these hikes. Most are 5 to 10 miles long, often with substantial elevation gain. Several are shorter, but a few are quite challenging. Happily, the authors also provide options for shortening (and sometimes lengthening) your walks. The bulk of the hikes listed are in the San Gabriel Mountains and Santa Monica National Recreation Areas. A few selections from Orange County, Palos Verde and Catalina Island round out the book. On the whole, this book is an excellent investment in fun and exploration.


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