* Completely revised and updated * All trails thoroughly researched, with 13 new hikes and 80 new color photos * detailed driving directions to every trailhead, including GPS coordinates No one knows this premier hiking region better than long-time author JohnSoares, who now offers his fourth and fully updated edition of 100 ClassicHikes: Northern California .   The isolated beaches, rolling foothills,old-growth forests, mountain lakes, and rugged peaks of Northern Californiabeckon residents and visitors alike. This new all-color edition not only offersevery hiker the best of nature exploration, it's also an addition to theliving-room coffee table.   New hikes in this edition include: * 2 in the Bay Area, including the Coastal Trail in San Francisco * 5 in the redwoods and along the coast north of the Bay Area * 4 in the Sierra Nevada, including two summits: Ellis Peak and Sierra Buttes * 2 in the Russian Wilderness in the Klamath Mountains   The hikes range from moderate half-day walks toweek-long backpacking trips in the top wild destinations, including:   * Desolation Wilderness and the Northern SierraNevada * Lassen Volcanic National Park * Mount Shasta and nearby peaks and lakes * Trinity Alps Wilderness, Marble MountainWilderness, and Russian Wilderness * Redwood National and State Parks * Mendocino and Sonoma County coasts * Bay Area and Wine Country hills John Soares' 100 Classic Hikes: Northern California is a thoroughly 'user friendly' compendium of showcased trails that [is] thoroughly researched and includes 13 new hikes and 80 new color photos -- and even features detailed driving directions to every trail head, including GPS coordinates! -- James A. Cox ― Midwest Book Review JOHN SOARES is an outdoors book author and freelance writer who has lived nearly his entire life in Northern California. He began walking the hills near his Redding birthplace at the age of 5, later expanding his scope to day hike and backpack trails throughout the North State, including the Trinity Alps, the Mount Shasta area, Lassen Volcanic National Park, the Sierra Nevada, and the redwood coast.   He is the author of 100 Classic Hikes: Northern California , fourth edition (The Mountaineers Books, 2018) and Day Hiking: Mount Shasta, Lassen & Trinity Alps Regions (The Mountaineers Books, 2018), and he has written over 100 newspaper and magazine articles about outdoors travel. His extensive website NorthernCaliforniaHikingTrails.com contains detailed hike descriptions,photos, and maps, along with articles about safety and enjoyment in the outdoors.   As a freelance writer since 1992, John has written a wide variety of copy for businesses and nonprofits; find out more at JohnWrites.net. He also provides advice for freelance writers at ProductiveWriters.com, where he also sells ebooks and courses. Mountaineers Books 100 Classic Hikes North Cali - 9781680510560