Exploring the Southern Sierra: West Side [Paperback]

Ruby Johnson Jenkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1995

Covers the western Sierra Nevada north of the Tehachapi range to include the frontcountry of Kings Canyon National Park. Also includes Golden Trout Wilderness west of the North Fork of the Kern River and much of the remote isolated realm of Mineral King.

Offers 144 outings divided among trips for dayhikers, backpackers, peak climbers, car travelers, bicyclists and equestrians. A 4-color foldout map depicting all trips is included.

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The west side of the California's southern Sierras range is the focus of a trail guide which includes all the rivers, canyons, and areas embracing the parklands. Over a hundred trips on the west side have been selected; from car tours and hikes to bicycle routes and backpack choices. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Wilderness Press; Third Edition edition (January 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899971814
• ISBN-13: 978-0899971810
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 4.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,323,509 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exploring the Southern Sierra, West Side - A review by Kris, April 24, 2000

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Kristin L Wilber (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exploring the Southern Sierra: West Side (Paperback)

I am one of those people who grew up in the city and until about seven years ago, hardly ever placed my feet on unpaved ground. I recieved a copy of Jenkins' book as a gift and began taking some of the easier trips in this beautiful country. The book is full of descriptive detail, well thought out hikes,and enjoyable car tours. The original author, J.C. Jenkins, actually travelled every inch of the territory described in the book with a mileage wheel.After his untimely death, his mother,Ruby Johnson Jenkins,set about the task of rewalking every trip in order to keep the book up to date. There is no second-hand information in either of the books(the companion book is called "Exploring the Southern Sierra,East Side"). I have been of many of the longer trips now and find the books to be reliable, interesting, and informative.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hiking trail book, November 11, 2010

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This review is from: Exploring the Southern Sierra: West Side (Paperback)

I do a lot of hiking in the Southern Sierra's. I purchased this book for a trail guide. It is a bit dated and some of the trails the book mentions no longer exist. They have been blocked buy individuals who have purchased the property and have fenced off the trails.No tresspassing signs up. After talking with local Rangers one of the trails has been "Off the list" for some time. The book is a great tool however for the Southern Sierra's.

5.0 out of 5 stars Exploring the Southern Sierra, West Side, July 14, 2008

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Chuck Sorensen (Buellton, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exploring the Southern Sierra: West Side (Paperback)

This 1995 edition is still a wonderful guide to the large area covered. My wife and I recently used the book to greatly enhance our touring, camping, and hiking experience during a trip covering the areas north and south of Isabella Lake. History that we learned from the book was new to some local residents we met during our stops.