101 Hikes in Southern California [Paperback]

Jerry Schad (Author)

Book Description

Series: 101 Hikes | Publication Date: February 15, 2005

Trek the diverse terrain of Southern California, from desert to beach to mountaintop, on an easy stroll or overnight adventure, with this ultimate guide to the 101 best hikes in the Southland. Covers the Santa Monica, San Gabriel, San Jacinto, and San Bernardino mountains, and the Mojave and Colorado deserts. This updated and revised edition of one of our best-selling guidebooks includes 10 new hikes, with a greater emphasis on hiking opportunities in the fast-growing Ventura County and Inland Empire regions, and updated information for hikes from the first edition. For each trip you'll find all new maps, photos, the highlights of the trail, and symbols to tell you the basics of the trip at a glance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Wilderness Press; Second Edition edition (February 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899973515
• ISBN-13: 978-0899973517
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #134,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Hikes, Great Fun, Not Enough Free Weekends!, March 14, 2001

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This review is from: 101 Hikes in Southern California: Exploring Mountains, Seashore, and Desert (Paperback)

I've test-hiked 7 or 8 of Jerry's hikes. His descriptions and directions are quite accurate. Now I've only got 90-something left to go!

I grew up in SoCal, and found it easy to get into a rut, always hiking in the same places, only during the summer. This book provides interesting hikes in the coastal foothills for the spring and autumn, hikes in the desert for the winter, and mountain hikes for the summer.

His descriptions of the hikes allow the reader to match their adventure to their level of physical fitness. He includes enough information to determine how much water should be carried and even whether to bring the point-n-shoot camera or the 35mm SLR with a macro lens for wildflowers.

Whether you're new to the area and want a few good hikes, or a long-time native looking to break out of a rut, this book is for you. (I even find it enjoyable armchair reading, the fantasies about being on the trail are fun!)

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Schad's book is the bible for the so. cal trekker., January 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 101 Hikes in Southern California: Exploring Mountains, Seashore, and Desert (Paperback)

My wife and I lived in LA for a few years. Along the way we happened upon 101 hikes, and it changed our lives. Schad's (or Jerry as we called him) writing is descriptive, eloquent, and full of excellent advice for the casual and professional hiker. We loved San Jacinto Peak, Mt Baden Powell, and Paradise Cove...be careful of the Pothole...neglect has made this trail nonnegotiable for the average outdoor lover. In our estimation 101 Hikes belongs next to a So. Cal resident's Thomas Guide. (We have 61 left!!!, thanks Jerry)

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the ultimate hiking book for southern California., February 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: 101 Hikes in Southern California: Exploring Mountains, Seashore, and Desert (Paperback)

Jerry Schad knew what he was doing when he wrote this book. He introduces a number of trails that are both well known and some trails that are more hidden. He answers every question you can possibly have about each trail. They are rated and described in detail so any hiker of any level can find the "right" hike. The next best thing to actually hiking the trail is to read about it. His beautiful descriptive review of each trail is capturing and his careful attention to details of each hike is a definite plus. He didn't miss a thing in this book. Read it! It's definitely worth buying!