Top Trails: Sacramento: Must-Do Hikes for Everyone

by Steve Evans

Near Sacramento, numerous trails access the Central Valley's wildlife-filled wetlands and traverse riverside forests and grasslands. In the Coast Range and Sierra foothills, trails lead to scenic waterfalls, wildflower-studded meadows, and high mountain lakes. Longtime Sacramento resident and intrepid hiker Steve Evans has selected the 43 "must-do" hikes, the majority of which are within two hours of the city. Whether you're looking for a scenic stroll, a full-day adventure, or even a spectacular alpine peak-bagging trip, you'll find it here.

Trails range from 1 to 10 miles and sea level to 9000 feet, and each trip includes elevation profiles, detailed maps, driving directions, and "don't get lost" trail milestones.

Genres: Reference

431 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 15, 2007

Reviews

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book shows that Sacramento is a place in its own right for outdoor lovers. It has easy hikes for families and challenging ones for people who aren't shy about a little elevation gain. There are some Sierra gems -- after all, Sacramento is too close to the Sierra NOT to include some spots. But the book's great asset is in showing people what's close to home: where to go on the American River trail (on foot or bike), the Gold Country and in the flatlands.

The author is an engaging writer and his descriptions are lovely enough to make you feel like you've gotten a little exposure if you don't get beyond armchair exploration. There's also essential stuff, such as whether DOGS are allowed (yay!), and where to find waterfalls