60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Diego: Including North, South, and East Counties - Softcover

As a child growing up in San Diego, internationally published author Sheri McGregor remembers lying in the grass watching tiny bug worlds crawl by. As an adult, she still watches bugs . . . and sometimes feels just as tiny among the big trees, majestic mountains, and free-flowing waters in San Diego County. Authoring this hiking book allows her to do what she likes to do--explore and write!

It's time to take a hike!
Hikers, grab your boots and get outside! Using clear, concise, and illuminating narrative, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: San Diego eliminates doubts about where to hike and what to expect when you get there. To easily locate and assess the best hikes in and around San Diego - much has changed since the wildfires of 2003 - this guide is indispensable.
Inside you will find: Best hike lists to help you choose the ideal hike; trail descriptions that allow you to assess each trail before you hike it; detailed trail maps that provide you with accurate trail information; locator maps and directions to lead you to the trailheads.
The natural open spaces in and around San Diego are a prized natural resource for area hikers. Bounded by San Diego Bay and the Pacific coastline to the west, the Santa Rosa Mountains to the east, Mexico to the south, and the lower reaches of the Los Angeles metro area to the north, the 60-mile radius beyond San Diego creates a large, rich wedge of scenic, natural wealth. Whether you're an experienced hiker or a casual day hiker, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: San Diego is the perfect tool to explore it all.