by John McKinney

An opinionated guide to L.A. County's best trails, by the longtime hiking columnist of the Los Angeles Times

Refresh your spirit with a day on the trail, enjoying the beauty so close to home!

Highlighting:

• Santa Monica Mountains
• San Gabriel Mountains
• Griffith Park & Hollywood Hills

Including:

• Best Hikes with Kids
• Waterfalls & Wildflowers
• Great Beach Walks

John McKinney's Los Angeles County: A Day Hiker's Guide

Find yourself some breathing room in the region's finest parks, preserves and special places.

L.A.'s green spaces and tranquil places are closer than you think!

From the heart of the city to the cool piney forest, Los Angeles County: A Day Hiker's Guide offers trail-tested advice for a safe and enjoyable day in the great outdoors.

Los Angeles native and longtime Los Angeles Times hiking columnist John McKinney is your guide to his favorite respites from city life: quiet canyons, peaceful forests, mountaintop retreats and romantic beaches. Los Angeles County: A Day Hiker's Guide includes hikes for every level of ability, from gentle family nature trails to challenging all-day adventures. Clear directions to trailheads and accurate maps are provided throughout.

Reviews

" 'The Golden Era of Hiking' ended in the 1930s. But it may be reborn. Almost single-handedly, John McKinney is trying to revitalize the tradition with his books devoted to hiking trails." - Pasadena Star-News

"John McKinney's guides are well worth their price and the reader's close attention. More than just roadmaps to a trailhead, his guides provide historical, geographical and ecological detail about the places you'll visit. Enjoy!" - Adventure 16 Footprints