Foghorn Outdoors California Waterfalls: More Than 200 Falls You Can Reach by Foot, Car, or Bike [Paperback]

Ann Marie Brown (Author)

Book Description

Series: Foghorn Outdoors | Publication Date: June 7, 2004

Foghorn Outdoors California Waterfalls provides a fresh look at some of the best spots in the Golden State, from the Mount Shasta Wilderness to the San Diego Coast. Profiles of more than 220 waterfalls present a wide range of adventures, complete with more than 160 photos, 80 helpful maps, and beauty ratings for every waterfall based on scenery, setting, and overall view. An avid hiker and veteran outdoors writer, Ann Marie Brown gives tips on accessibility, best season, and points of interest, as well as essential information on driving directions, trail notes, and elevation changes for each fall. Day-hikers, families, vacationers, and seasoned backpackers alike will find the perfect destination in the only guide to this spectacular aspect of California's beauty.

Product Details

• Paperback: 472 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 3rd edition (June 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566917700
• ISBN-13: 978-1566917704
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #996,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Water Water Everywhere, April 24, 2005

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Fritz R. Ward "dayhiker" (Crestline, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Foghorn Outdoors California Waterfalls: More Than 200 Falls You Can Reach by Foot, Car, or Bike (Paperback)

Just last weekend I went to Monrovia Canyon Falls. Record rainfall this year (2005) has put an end to a multiyear drought and the streams are flowing nicely. The falls in Monrovia Canyon were stunning, and I found myself simply sitting beside them enjoying their wonderful music. This for me is the ultimate in hiking. If you feel the same way, be sure to pick up the new edition of California Waterfalls.

The author, Ann Marie Brown, is arguably the best outdoor writer in California. I have gradually adopted her philosophy that dayhikers enjoy "more smiles per mile" than backpackers as my own. Her approach is always to provide the maximum scenic return for any hike she includes in one of her many guides. And, while there are several outdoor writers producing "peak guides" she is the only one with a waterfall guide. It is a joy to read and even more fun to hike. The main change in the new edition is that hikes are organized now by the same geographic scheme used in California Hiking, a book Brown co-authors with Tom Stienstra. Photos are somewhat sharper as well. I've personally hiked to about 30 of the more than 200 waterfalls she describes and have never been disappointed. You won't be either.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that gets the job done, February 10, 2008

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Johnny Cheng "Waterfall Lover" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Foghorn Outdoors California Waterfalls: More Than 200 Falls You Can Reach by Foot, Car, or Bike (Paperback)

Although this book is in lackluster black and white and not all chapters have waterfall photos, Brown's descriptions have spunk and her maps are adequate enough to get oriented (though you'll still want to supplement them with Topo! maps).

Even when we're not out in the field, I sometimes catch myself reading chapters in this book spontaneously because of how entertaining and well-written the text is. Indeed, it's easy to lose yourself and envision yourself on the trail through Brown's words eye descriptions.

My wife and I have used this book since 2000 or 2001 visiting about a third of the waterfalls listed within. And we still consult it to visit the state's waterfalls to this day.

We also own other California Waterfall books, and I'd have to say Brown's book is by far the most thorough, useful, and professionally done.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book, a must buy..., May 4, 2009

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Son H. Nguyen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Foghorn Outdoors California Waterfalls: More Than 200 Falls You Can Reach by Foot, Car, or Bike (Paperback)

I rarely buy book. I read most of informational book online or through community forum whenever I want to go anywhere. However, when I saw this book in the bookstore. I grabbed and read a few chapters. I got hook instantly and ended up buying it right away. I've never known there are so many waterfall so close to home until reading this book. The directions are clear. Photos are nice, but I just wish they're in color. The rating system and distance are really helpful for planning my trip. I've never written any product review. This is my first because I love this book so much.