Venture north of Los Angeles and hit the trails with Day Hikes Around Ventura County as your guide to 123 incredible hikes across this wildly diverse and scenic natural wonderland.
- Revised and updated 4th edition features 123 great day hikes in Ventura Country from the coastline to the rugged hills, accommodating all levels of experience
- Detailed hike descriptions accompanied by maps, mileage, elevation gain and other stats, as well as directions to and from the trailhead and accessibility info for dogs
- Hikes ranging from 30-minute scenic strolls to all-day hikes provide a diverse cross-section of sights and natural topographic beauty
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From the publisher: Ventura County is a scenic coastal county that lies just north of Los Angeles. The diverse topography includes national forest land, wilderness areas, mountain ranges, and over 50 miles of coastline. Miles of hiking trails weave through the open space, parks, forests and coastal mountains that together form an ecological corridor. In addition, a network of trails are accessible within the metropolitan areas, where the open spaces have been thoughtfully integrated with the development.
Day Hikes Around Ventura County is a collection of 123 of the county's best day hikes, providing access to both well-known and out-of-the-way greenspace. These hikes range from the Pacific Coast to the mountainous interior and forests. Highlights include coastal estuaries and tidepools, long beaches backed by bluffs, waterfalls, swimming holes, forested canyons, secluded creek paths, caves, ridge walks, historic sights, filming locations, and rugged outcroppings...from relaxing, scenic strolls to mountain-to-coast hikes with panoramic views. The large number of hikes provides an excellent cross-section of scenery and difficulty levels. Hiking times range from 30 minutes to seven hours. The majority of hikes are 1–3 miles in length. Relevant maps are listed under the the statistics to lengthen the hike if inclined. At least one map is included for every hike. The book is well organized by location and includes a thorough index with entries for points of interest.
View all Day Hike Books California Hiking GuidebooksDay Hikes Around Ventura County is a collection of 123 of the county's best day hikes, providing access to both well-known and out-of-the-way greenspace. These hikes range from the Pacific Coast to the mountainous interior and forests. Highlights include coastal estuaries and tidepools, long beaches backed by bluffs, waterfalls, swimming holes, forested canyons, secluded creek paths, caves, ridge walks, historic sights, filming locations, and rugged outcroppings...from relaxing, scenic strolls to mountain-to-coast hikes with panoramic views. The large number of hikes provides an excellent cross-section of scenery and difficulty levels. Hiking times range from 30 minutes to seven hours. The majority of hikes are 1–3 miles in length. Relevant maps are listed under the the statistics to lengthen the hike if inclined. At least one map is included for every hike. The book is well organized by location and includes a thorough index with entries for points of interest.
| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 5.5 inches |
| Author(s) | Robert Stone |
| Number of Pages | 400 |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9781573420761 |
| Publisher | Day Hike Books |
| Copyright Year | 2019 |
| State / Province | California |