Customer Reviews

100 Great Hikes in and Near Palm Springs

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I am an experienced hiker who lives in the Coachella Valley and I am very familiar with many of the hiking trails described by Phil Ferranti in his book, ONE HUNDRED GREAT HIKES IN AND NEAR PALM SPRINGS. This is an excellent book that I recommend without reservation. Not only do I recommend Mr. Ferranti's book, but my wife and I have given it to many of our friends as a Christmas present. It is not only informative, but also very well researched and written. Because the trailheads in and around Palm Springs are not always well signed, Mr. Ferranti's clear and accurate directions are probably the book's greatest strength. The book's photos and maps are also very well done.

I bought this book on a recent trip to Palm Springs. My sister and I tried to follow two of the hikes ( in different areas of the valley) with no success and much frustration. We are not inexperienced hikers - my sister has hiked all over the world, Peru, Spain, etc. We made a comment to the store manager at Indian Canyons that we had not been able to find our destination. She asked if we had tried to use 100 Great Hikes in and Near Palm Springs. Surprised, we answered yes. She said that they are recommending that you use the book only if you have someone with you who has previously hiked the trails (i.e. the directions are inaccurate). She said that means all the hikes, not just Indian Canyons. She said that she has heard numerous complaints from other hikers. Don't waste your money.

I have lived in the Coachella Valley for 35 years and have never hiked until Mr. Ferranti's book came out. Even though I've lived here, my husband and I rely completely upon the hiking trails Mr. Ferranti expertly maps out! My son, who actually lives in the mountains above Palm Springs, is familiar with many of the Coachella Valley trails already, but "100 Great Hikes in and Near Palm Springs" never leaves his side! No one who wants to hike in the Coachella Valley should be without it! Thank you, Mr. Ferranti!!

I am not an experienced hiker but was interested in learning about the hikes near my home. This book by Phillip Farranti proved to be an invaluable tool to have access to all the beautiful and scenic hikes in and near Palm Springs. I highly recommend this book to all avid hikers, both novice and experienced.

I found this book very useful. To my knowledge it is the only comprehensive book on Riverside County hiking. It goes beyond the desert areas for all "season" trips. It gives you a very clear idea of the difficulty level, hiking times, etc. that are critical when planning a safe outing. It also gives some of the trip details without giving away too much so that you can make your own discoveries....thank you Mr. Ferranti, job well done.

Mr. Ferranti has done an outstanding presenting the wonderful hikes available in Riverside County! My husband and I are late to the hiking world and even though we've lived in the Coachella Valley for 35 years, and should know it well, we wouldn't attempt a hike without this book. I recommend it highly to anyone who would like to discover the wonderful world of hiking! Nobody presents it better than Mr. Ferranti! Thank you!!