Backpacking California: Mountain, Foothill, Coastal & Desert Adventures in the Golden State

Wild beaches, colorful canyonlands, wildflower meadows, and glacier-clad mountains-find all your favorite scenic escapes in California. This essential guide presents 74 of the best and most diverse backpacking opportunities in the country. Explore the world-famous California coast and the varying landscapes of the Point Reyes National Seashore. See the peaks of the Trinity Alps and the Klamath Mountains, as well as the iconic natural attractions of Yosemite National Park. Whether you have three days or two weeks, an epic trip filled with spectacular scenery and superb vistas awaits. Inside you'll find, 74 premier backpacking trips, ranging from one night to two weeks, Carefully crafted itineraries that offer geographic diversity and attainable mileage goals, Ratings for scenery, solitude, and difficulty, Needs-to-know details, such as trail highlights, mileage, and elevation gain.