Top Trails: Northern California's Redwood Coast - 2nd Edition by Mike White (Paperback)

About the Book

This guide to 59 must-do hikes of the Northern California coast leads to classic destinations and lesser-known jewels.

Book Synopsis

Discover classic destinations and lesser-known jewels of the Northern California coast through 59 incomparable hikes.

The rugged Northern California coast of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte counties is widely considered North America's most dramatic stretch of coastline. Steep bluffs, rocky beaches, and offshore rock formations combine to create a stunning seascape. Above it, the forest contains the world's tallest trees.

Follow award-winning author Mike White into this beautifully mysterious hiker's paradise with the guide to 59 of its top trails. Explore a landscape of lush, old-growth redwoods. Find picturesque vistas to Pacific Ocean sea stacks. Traverse winding descents to undisturbed beaches. See untamed wilderness teeming with wildlife. With Mike as your guide, you'll discover the region's most awe-inspiring locales.

Features Include:

• 59 favorite routes for hikers, backpackers, and cyclists


• Detailed maps and elevation profiles


• Trailhead directions and "don't get lost" milestones


• Key at-a-glance information, including trail length, difficulty, features, and facilities


• Expert trail commentary

Whatever you're looking for, there's a path for you along Northern California's Redwood Coast. For readers ready to hit the trail, this is the guide to have, and for armchair travelers, it's 59 journeys into wonderland.

About the Author

Mike White was raised in the southeast suburbs of Portland, Oregon, in the shadow of Mount Hood (whenever the Pacific Northwest skies cleared enough to allow such things as shadows). As a teenager, Mike began hiking, backpacking, and climbing in the Cascades of Oregon and Washington, and he then honed his outdoor skills while attending Seattle Pacific University. After acquiring a BA in political science, Mike and his new wife, Robin, relocated to the high desert of Reno, Nevada, where he discovered the joys of exploring the Sierra Nevada.

After leaving his last "real" job, Mike began a full-time writing career. He is the author or coauthor of 24 outdoor guidebooks, including the award-winning Top Trails: Lake Tahoe and 50 Classic Hikes in Nevada. Mike has also contributed to Sunset and Backpacker magazines and the Reno Gazette Journal. A former community college instructor, Mike is also a popular featured speaker for outdoor groups.