Lonely Planet’s is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Explore Yosemite National Park, marvel at redwoods, and hike through Gold Country.

Inside Lonely Planet’s Travel Guide:

• Colour maps and images throughout
• Special features - on California’s highlights for walkers, kid-friendly walks, accessible trails and what to take
• Best for...section helps you plan your trip and select walks that appeal to your interests Region profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what’s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: Northern Coast & Redwoods, Marin County & the Bay Area, California’s Central Coast, SoCal Coast, Southern Deserts, Kings Canyon, Sequoia & the Southern Sierras, Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe & Gold Country, Northern Mountains
• Essential info at your fingertips - walk itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about walk duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)
• Over 60 maps

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s our most comprehensive guide to walking in California, is perfect for those planning to explore California on foot.

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