Quick Backpacking Escapes: 2-Hour Trips from San Francisco Bay

Hundreds of parks, preserves, and protected open spaces infuse the San Francisco Bay Area with a world of unparalleled natural wonder. Straddling a remarkable range of geographic and ecological diversity, it provides avenues for adventure in all terrains, seasons, and environments. An overnight journey deepens this outdoor experience. One Night Wilderness: San Francisco Bay Area presents the 28 best overnight backcountry opportunities in the greater Bay Area, from the deep valleys of the Coast Range to the old-growth redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, from the shores of Point Reyes National Seashore to the remote corners of the Diablo Range in Henry Coe State Park. And all of them are accessible within a two-hour drive from any point in the Bay Area.
Discovering all of these adventures without help would be a formidable challenge. Nearly a dozen different governing agencies manage the parks of the Bay Area. Regulations, sources of information, and reservation systems vary widely by park district. Plus, the proximity of millions of people means that hikers usually must make reservations at least a few weeks before their trip. But this comprehensive guide tells hikers what they need to know to get away from the city hubbub for a night or two. Within these pages you’ll find detailed information on regulations, agency contact information, crowds, and reservations for every overnight destination–plus human history, natural history, trail descriptions, fun activities, maps, and more.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0899976239
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wilderness Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 6, 2011
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 210 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780899976235
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0899976235
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 9 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ One Night Wilderness
Best Sellers Rank: #853,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,459 in Pacific West United States Travel Books #3,832 in Adventure Travel (Books) #11,023 in U.S. State & Local History
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