California
Description
Another great hiking state is California, in the southwest and bordering on the Pacific Ocean.
A number of high mountain ranges can be found in this state – Sierra Nevada, Cascades, Coast Range – canyons, desert, wild coastline.
The main part of the Pacific Crest Trail – 1680 miles out of 2638 miles – lies in this state. Other trails are the John Muir Trail, the Tahoe Rim Trail, and the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail. The Sierra High Route is one of the most demanding alpine trails (195 miles).
Next are the American Discovery Trail (6356 miles), the Bigfoot Trail, the Bay Area Ridge Trail, and some long distance trails still under construction.
The Yosemite National Park is beautiful, but overcrowded, unless you escape to the remoter wilderness areas.
In the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks you can still find virgin forests. With 14,495 feet, Mount Whitney in the Sierra range is the highest mountain outside Alaska. The tall 300 feet high redwoods can be found in the Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
There are many more parks and forests, all with hiking possibilities. Yes, California!
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Books
United Kingdom
- DK Eyewitness Road Trips California
- With its iconic coastal highways, lush wine regions, and mammoth national parks, California is the perfect destination for a leisurely road trip. It`s yours to explore with Road Trips California, our redesigned and newly updated guide containing 24 drives across the country, from the surfer-studded beaches of Big Sur to the towering redwoods of... Read more
United Kingdom
- Waldviertel North - Gmund - Heidenreichstein - Waidhofen & Raabs a.d.T. - Trebon F&B WK075
- Waldviertel North - Gmünd - Heidenreichstein - Waidhofen a.d.T. - Raabs a.d.T. – Trebon area of eastern Austria presented at 1:50,000 in a series of contoured and GPS compatible outdoor leisure map from Freytag & Berndt with hiking and cycling routes, mountain huts, campsites and youth hostels, local bus stops, plus other tourist information.To... Read more
United Kingdom
- DK Eyewitness `Back Roads` California
- Take to the open road with Back Roads California and discover 24 leisurely drives through the state`s idyllic hamlets, gorgeous beaches and sprawling vineyards. Tour the Pacific Coast Highway, explore the vineyards of the Napa Valley, or drive through Yosemite National Park. Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide... Read more
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- DK Eyewitness San Francisco and the Bay Area
- Discover San Francisco and the Bay Area - a region renowned for its culture, history, natural beauty, and incredible food.Whether you want to get inspired by contemporary art at SFMOMA, weekend in the Wine Country, or hike through Muir Woods National Monument, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that San Francisco and... Read more
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- DK Eyewitness USA
- Spectacular scenery, vibrant cities and captivating culture - welcome to the USA.Whether you want to hike in breathtaking Yosemite National Park, take a road trip from coast to coast or sample southern soul food in the Deep South, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that the USA has to offer.Dramatic and diverse, the... Read more
United Kingdom
- DK Eyewitness USA 7/5/20
- Spectacular scenery, vibrant cities and captivating culture - welcome to the USA.Whether you want to hike in breathtaking Yosemite National Park, take a road trip from coast to coast or sample southern soul food in the Deep South, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that the USA has to offer. A nation of sublime... Read more
United Kingdom
- DK Eyewitness California
- Dreamin` of California?Whether you want to hike to the waterfalls in Yosemite National Park, tour a winery in Napa or ride a classic cable car in San Francisco, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that California has to offer.California`s dramatic landscape has inspired generations of artists and explorers - from... Read more
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- DK Eyewitness Mexico
- Immerse yourself in a culture like no otherWhether you want to sample sizzling street food in Mexico City, swim in the Yucatan`s crystal-clear cenotes or marvel at towering Maya pyramids, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Mexico has to offer. A cultural bonanza, a sun-seekers paradise, a foodie haven: Mexico is... Read more
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- Afoot & Afield: Inland Empire
- 256 Spectacular Outings in Southern California Read more
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- Pacific Crest Trail, Washington North
- Topographic Map Guide Read more
United Kingdom
- A Good Place For Maniacs
- Dispatches From The Pacific Crest Trail Read more
United Kingdom
- Backpacking California
- Mountain, Foothill, Coastal & Desert Adventures in the Golden State Read more
United Kingdom
- Pacific Crest Trail Data Book
- Mileages, Landmarks, Facilities, Resupply Data, and Essential Trail Information for the Entire Pacific Crest Trail, from Mexico to Canada Read more
United Kingdom
- The Trinity Alps Companion
- Hiking Trails and Angling Tales in the California Wilderness Read more
Maps
United Kingdom
- Whiskeytown - Shasta - Trinity National Recreational Area CA
- Whiskeytown - Shasta - Trinity National Recreational Area in northern California on a series of detailed, contoured maps from Earthwalk Press with cartography based on the USGS topographic survey of the country plus additional information for visitors, printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper. The map provides the best... Read more
United Kingdom
- Lassen Volcanic National Park CA
- Map No. 268, Lassen Volcanic National Park in California at 1:50,000, part of an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography, based on the national topographic survey, has extensive additional tourist information.The maps, printed on... Read more
United Kingdom
- San Francisco Bay Area Road & Recreation Map
- Main map 1:200,000 detailed coverage from the Golden Gate south to Santa Cruz & Monterey BayOverside map of San Francisco County (approx. 1:30,000)City Enlargements of various scales include: Central Berkeley/ University of California (1:12,000), Central Oakland / Lake Merritt (1:12,000), Central San Jose (1:12,000), Central Santa Cruz (approx.... Read more
United Kingdom
- Shaver Lake - Sierra National Forest CA
- Map No. 810, Shaver Lake / Sierra National Forest, CA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light,... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
- Shaver Lake/sierra National Forest
- Trails Illustrated Other Rec. Areas Read more
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 810 Shaver Lake - Sierra National Forest | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het bekende nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! Trails Illustrated Shaver Lake / Sierra National Forest is the second of five exciting new maps for... Read more
United Kingdom
- Yosemite SE - Ansel Adams Wilderness CA
- Map No. 309, Yosemite SE: Ansel Adams Wilderness, CA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light,... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
United Kingdom
- Yosemite Se, Ansel Adams Wilderness
- Trails Illustrated National Parks Read more
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart 309 Yosemite SE - Ansel Adams Wilderness | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! Coverage of the Tuolomne Meadows and Hoover Wilderness area of Yosemite National Park includes Ansel Adams... Read more
United Kingdom
- Mammoth Lakes - Mono Divide CA
- Map No. 809, Mammoth Lakes / Mono Divide, CA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof and... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Mammoth Lakes/mono Divide
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapTrails Illustrated Mammoth Lakes / Mono Divide is the first of five exciting new maps for the California Sierra Nevadas that will combine to form seamless coverage of the high-use National Forest areas between Sequoia / Kings Canyon National Parks and Lake Tahoe. This region contains some of the... Read more
Belgium
- Mammoth Lakes/mono Divide
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapTrails Illustrated Mammoth Lakes / Mono Divide is the first of five exciting new maps for the California Sierra Nevadas that will combine to form seamless coverage of the high-use National Forest areas between Sequoia / Kings Canyon National Parks and Lake Tahoe. This region contains some of the... Read more
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 809 Mammoth Lakes - Mono Divide - Inyo and Sierra National Forests | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het bekende nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! Trails Illustrated Mammoth Lakes / Mono Divide is the first of five exciting new maps for the... Read more
United Kingdom
- Lake Tahoe Basin CA NGS Trails Illustrated Map 803
- Map No. 803, Lake Tahoe Basin, CA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof and... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Lake Tahoe Basin
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapThe largest alpine lake in North America, Lake Tahoe straddles the border of California and Nevada. It's unusually clear waters and surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains make it one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Lake Tahoe Basin delivers... Read more
Belgium
- Lake Tahoe Basin
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapThe largest alpine lake in North America, Lake Tahoe straddles the border of California and Nevada. It's unusually clear waters and surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains make it one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Lake Tahoe Basin delivers... Read more
Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 803 Lake Tahoe Basin | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het bekende nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! This Trails Illustrated folded map offers comprehensive coverage of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Lists... Read more
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart California - Californië | Marco Polo
- MARCO POLO Länderkarte Kalifornien 1:800 000 ab 11.99 EURO Mit Marco Polo Highlights und Zoom System Marco Polo Karte. 10. Auflage Read more
United Kingdom
- Carson-Iceberg - Emigrant and Mokleumne Wilderness Areas CA
- Map No. 807, Carson-Iceberg / Emigrant / Mokleumne Wilderness Areas, CA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
Netherlands
- Carson-iceberg/emigrant/mokleumne Wilderness Areas
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapPart of our exciting new coverage for California's Sierra Nevada, our Carson-Iceberg, Emigrant and Mokelumne Wilderness Trails Illustrated map details the high use recreation areas of Stanislaus and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests from Yosemite National Park north to Caples Lake and Markleeville.... Read more
Belgium
- Carson-iceberg/emigrant/mokleumne Wilderness Areas
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapPart of our exciting new coverage for California's Sierra Nevada, our Carson-Iceberg, Emigrant and Mokelumne Wilderness Trails Illustrated map details the high use recreation areas of Stanislaus and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests from Yosemite National Park north to Caples Lake and Markleeville.... Read more
United Kingdom
- Channel Islands National Park CA NGS Trails Illustrated Map 252
- Map No. 252, Channel Islands National Parkin California, at 1:25,000/1:50,000 in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
Netherlands
- Channel Islands National Park
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapThis two-sided map includes San Miguel Island, Santa Rosa Island, Santa Cruz Island, Santa Barbara Island, and Anacapa Island. The map combines beautiful cartography that shows the topology and natural features of each island, along with hiking trails, camping spots, rest areas, notable ship... Read more
Belgium
- Channel Islands National Park
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapThis two-sided map includes San Miguel Island, Santa Rosa Island, Santa Cruz Island, Santa Barbara Island, and Anacapa Island. The map combines beautiful cartography that shows the topology and natural features of each island, along with hiking trails, camping spots, rest areas, notable ship... Read more
Netherlands
2019
- Wegenkaart - landkaart 05 Californië, California - Nevada | Hallwag
- Hallwag USA Road Guide 05. California 1 : 1 000 000 ab 11.95 EURO Nevada. Straßenkarte. Road map. Index. National Parks. City Maps: San Francisco, Yosemite, Los Angeles, San Diego, Lake Tahoe, Death Valley, Las Vegas Hallwag USA Road Guide. Neuauflage, Laufzeit bis 2022 Read more
United Kingdom
- Mount Whitney CA NGS Trails Illustrated Map 322
- Map No. 322, Mount Whitney in California at 1:40,000, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography is based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
Netherlands
- Mount Whitney
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapMount Whitney is universally famous as the highest mountain in the United State outside of Alaska, as well as the highest point in California. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mount Whitney is a two-sided, waterproof map designed to meet the needs of Whitney visitors with unmatched... Read more
Belgium
- Mount Whitney
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapMount Whitney is universally famous as the highest mountain in the United State outside of Alaska, as well as the highest point in California. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mount Whitney is a two-sided, waterproof map designed to meet the needs of Whitney visitors with unmatched... Read more
United Kingdom
- Northern Baja California NGS Adventure Map 3103
- Northern Baja California on double-sided, waterproof and tear-resistant, GPS compatible Adventure Map at 1:450,000 from the NGS, with street plans of Tijuana, Mexicali and Ensenada and extensive tourist information.Topography is shown by contours at 100m intervals, enhanced by subtle relief shading, spot heights and graphics for marshlands to... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart 3103 Adventure Map Baja California North - Baja Californië Noord | National Geographic
- Northern Baja California on double-sided, waterproof and tear-resistant, GPS compatible Adventure Map at 1:450,000 from the NGS, with street plans of Tijuana, Mexicali and Ensenada and extensive tourist information.Topography is shown by contours at 100m intervals, enhanced by subtle relief shading, spot heights and graphics for marshlands to... Read more