Product DescriptionThe San Gabriels loom large over the Los Angeles Basin. Only one guidebook has consistently covered the best hiking trails that traverse this sinuous mountain range, easily accessible to Southland residents and visitors. Trails of the Angeles describes one hundred classic hiking trips, ranging from one hour strolls to challenging 2-day back country trips. Almost all are in the Angeles National Forest, plus some high country trips in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Here you will find:
* Trip difficulty evaluations, season recommendations, length and elevation gain or loss.
* Historical photos and descriptions, including the first Indian footpaths, early pioneer homesteads, and landmarks still visible from the Great Hiking Era.
* "Trails that used to Be" ghost trails that have vanished or are impassable
* A folded color map detailing all the hikes described in the book.
John W. Robinson wrote the first edition of Trails of the Angeles in 1971 . for this 8th edition he's been joined by seasoned hiker Doug Christiansen, who has updated the book to reflect the latest trail conditions.
Product DetailsPrice: $17.95 (US)
Paperback: 254 pages
Publisher: Wilderness Press (8th Edition April 2005 - 2nd printing January 2007)
www.wildernesspress.com
Language: English
ISBN 0-89997-377-9
UPC 7-19609-97377-5 Images |
Reviews
| johnm | Probably " The " guidebook for the San Gabriel Mountains | | 
Voted 5/5 | The Trails of the Angeles has many classic hikes and climbs in the San Gabriel Mountains. The book begins with an overview of the mountain range, animal and plant life, followed by man's historical presence in the area.
The high country trips referenced above in the San Bernardino National Forest all take place primarily in the Cucamonga wilderness area just east of Mount Baldy. These mountains are at the eastern end of the San Gabriel Mountains but are technically part of the San Bernardino National Forest. Each hike described in the book will include length, elevation climb/decline, difficulty, best season and required permits.
The book also includes a 21 x 29.5 two-sided Trail Map made of lightly glossed paper which is resistant to light moisture. A valuable resource to throw in your pack. You will find all 100 hikes listed along with the designated trails, use-trails and cross country routes. I wore the map out so thoroughly that I bought the book again just to get another map. | | Posted Jul 5, 2007 2:42 am |
| Vic Hanson | Glad it was updated | | 
Voted 5/5 | It was a great guidebook before (I had the 7th edition) but the trail conditions were getting out of date. The latest update will be very welcome. | | Posted Feb 12, 2008 10:53 pm |
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