At 9,002 feet, the tallest peak in the Trinity Alps of northwestern California hardly compares to the High Sierras; but when solitude is important, such comparisons are meaningless anyway. As the authors gladly point out in their introduction to this assortment of 32 different day hikes and backpacking trips, "Bigger is not necessarily better.[Read More]

Miles of hiking trails surround more than 600 glacier-carved lakes tucked among the craggy peaks of the central Cascade Range that are the centerpiece of this magnificent wilderness. This guide not only covers backpacking options inside the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, but includes many of the popular routes across the highway for a selection of the be[Read More]

Features the 14 sublime wilderness areas and one national park straddling the state's highest mountain ranges, containing wildflower-laden meadows, crystal-clear rushing streams and high alpine lakes. Includes information on the flora, fauna, geology, climate, and human history of the area.