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Other Considerations

Children

While this book is not designed for families with young children, several short hikes are perfectly suitable for the youngest hikers; look for the symbol in the trip header or the ssss1, or check the complete list in “ssss1”.

Campgrounds

Campgrounds vary markedly depending on location. State and national park campgrounds are generally the most luxurious, but they're often expensive and crowded. If you can cope with pit toilets, US Forest Service campgrounds are usually much more basic, smaller, and cheaper.

The Central Coast, Bay Area, and Coast Ranges

STRETCHING FROM Silver Peak Wilderness on the southern end of Big Sur to the northern end of Hwy. 1 in Mendocino County, this region encompasses the stretch of coastline accessible from Hwy. 1, all of the Bay Area, and the interior Coast Ranges. The overall topography is one of low mountain ranges divided by broad valleys—interrupted by the unique world of the San Francisco Bay Area. While the coastline is generally rocky and characterized by steep bluffs and headlands, beaches are also common.