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While all of these hikes can be completed in a single day, more than half can also be done as overnight backpacking trips. Each hike includes summary information outlining the basics of the trip, detailed driving directions, an in-depth trail description, and the location of the nearest visitor center and campground. Backpacking information is provided for appropriate hikes. The hikes are broadly distributed across Northern California—no matter where you are, an adventure awaits nearby. Enjoy!

Using This Book

TO PREPARE FOR the total Northern California outdoors experience, first carefully read “ssss1”. Because selecting a hike can be an absorbing process, those unfamiliar with the state or unsure about where to visit should consult “ssss1”. Those looking for a specific feature should consult the ssss1 or “ssss1”. Otherwise, just flip through the pages to your desired area and evaluate each hike based on the information provided.

Beginning along the Pacific shore with the Big Sur region, the hikes are organized clockwise around the state: north through the Bay Area, Coast Ranges, and Pacific Coast to the Klamath Mountains; then inland east across the Modoc Plateau; and finally south through the Sierra Nevada to end in southern Sequoia National Park.