Best Hikes Near Sacramento

Tracy Salcedo

nën 2012 · Rowman & Littlefield

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It’s not necessary to travel far from home for a great hike. With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpacking trip. Each hike includes: location, length, hiking time, level of difficulty, and if dogs can come along. Other features include:

• Trail finder chart that categorizes each hike (e.g. for particular attractions such as scenic views and if it’s suitable for families with kids)
• Full-color photos throughout
• Information on the area’s history, geology, flora, and fauna
• Full-color maps of each trail

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Tracy Salcedo-Chourré has been writing and editing outdoor guidebooks for almost twenty years. A former newspaper reporter, columnist, and editor, she has written Best Easy Day hikes guides for the San Francisco Bay Area, Reno, Sacramento, Fresno, Denver, Boulder, and Aspen, among others. She is also author of Hiking Lassen Volcanic National Park, California’s Missions and Presidios, Best Rail Trails California, and Exploring Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area, all FalconGuides. Also an educator, Salcedo-Chourré resides in California’s Wine Country with her husband, three sons, and the family pets.