Hikes and walks in the wilds of Southern California, featuring five new hikes Covering the most interesting hiking trails in Orange County, each hike in this guide provides detailed directions and maps and offers a unique perspective on its environs―whether hot springs, earthquake faults, or vibrant wildflower displays―giving as close an experience as possible to hiking with a live guide. Several area hikes are available only in this book, making it a must-have for your California sojourn. From the mountain and its waterfalls, to the desert arid beauty and hot spring, to the ocean and beaches of Southern California. It is alway hiking weather in So. Cal. This is a perfect guidebook for visitors and residents of Orange County. --gilberto d'Urso, Mountain N' Air Books Karin Klein is an award-winning editorial writer for the Los Angeles Times , covering education, environment, and culture. A 25-year resident of Orange County, Klein is also a volunteer naturalist and hike leader at Laguna Coast, Aliso & Wood Canyons, and Caspers Wilderness Parks and a tide pool docent at Crystal Cove State Park.