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Title: Trails of the Angeles: 100 Hikes in the San Gabriels (Hiking & Biking) by John W. Robinson ISBN: 0-89997-232-2 Publisher: Wilderness Press Pub. Date: October, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A must have for a Southern California hiker
Comment: This is an excellent, no nonsense hiking guide. it's the one I use the most often and consult before any hike. John Robinson is one of the gurus of Southern California hiking and his guides are usually dependable, accurate and full of information that will ensure your safety while in the mountains. He provides an adequate history of each hike, driving directions and fairly precise descriptions of where to locate each trailhead. It's important to note that some of his information is outdated; for example, you always must display your Forest Adventure Pass when parking your car in a California National Forest. Robinson doesn't mention this because his guide was written before the Pass became "essential."
Another strength of this book is that Robinson usually provides separate descriptions of various ways to summit, as well as three alternate treks to the peak and this is a valuable tool for the experienced hiker. He tells you how to get to mt. Wilson by the standard route and then the alternate routes. He does the same for San Jacinto, perhaps the premiere hike in Southern California (as well as the most arduous!) The guide is tailored towards seasoned hikers and if you're a neophyte, this probably wouldn't be your best choice. But if you love to hike and live in the L.A. area, the Robinson guide provides indispensible information. Highly recommended.
Rating: 4
Summary: Best info on hikes in the San Gabriel Mountains
Comment: The 1998 edition (which has updated the trails since the 1990 edition referred to in the review below) contains 100 trails in the San Gabriel Mtns., primarily in the Angeles National Forest. While it is apparent that Robinson has not visited some of the trails in some time, most of the trail descriptions are up to date. While not an excellent map, the map that comes with the book is adequate for most purposes. An excellent resource.
Rating: 5
Summary: This is the best book for getting someone started with hikin
Comment: This book is da bom
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Title: 101 Hikes in Southern California: Exploring Mountains, Seashore and Desert (101 Hikes) by Jerry Schad ISBN: 0899971938 Publisher: Wilderness Press Pub. Date: 01 August, 1969 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: San Bernardino Mountain Trails: 100 Hikes in Southern California by John W. Robinson ISBN: 0899973132 Publisher: Wilderness Press Pub. Date: 01 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Afoot and Afield in Los Angeles (Afoot & Afield) by Jerry Schad ISBN: 0899972675 Publisher: Wilderness Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Day Hiker's Guide to Southern California (Day Hiker's Guides) by John McKinney ISBN: 0934161151 Publisher: Olympus Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 1998 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Day Hikes Around Los Angeles, 4th by Robert Stone ISBN: 1573420441 Publisher: Day Hike Books Pub. Date: 01 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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