California
Description
Another great hiking state is California, in the southwest and bordering on the Pacific Ocean.
A number of high mountain ranges can be found in this state – Sierra Nevada, Cascades, Coast Range – canyons, desert, wild coastline.
The main part of the Pacific Crest Trail – 1680 miles out of 2638 miles – lies in this state. Other trails are the John Muir Trail, the Tahoe Rim Trail, and the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail. The Sierra High Route is one of the most demanding alpine trails (195 miles).
Next are the American Discovery Trail (6356 miles), the Bigfoot Trail, the Bay Area Ridge Trail, and some long distance trails still under construction.
The Yosemite National Park is beautiful, but overcrowded, unless you escape to the remoter wilderness areas.
In the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks you can still find virgin forests. With 14,495 feet, Mount Whitney in the Sierra range is the highest mountain outside Alaska. The tall 300 feet high redwoods can be found in the Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
There are many more parks and forests, all with hiking possibilities. Yes, California!
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Trails in this state
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Books

United Kingdom
- Moon Drive & Hike Pacific Crest Trail (First Edition)
- The Best Trail Towns, Day Hikes, and Road Trips In Between Read more

United Kingdom
- Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California
- From the Mexican Border to Tuolumne Meadows Read more

United Kingdom
- Bay Area Ridge Trail
- The Official Guide for Hikers, Mountain Bikers, and Equestrians Read more

United Kingdom
- Afoot & Afield: Los Angeles County
- 259 Spectacular Outings in Southern California Read more

United Kingdom
2020
- Moon California Hiking (Eleventh Edition)
- The Complete Guide to 1,000 of the Best Hikes in the Golden State Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

United Kingdom
2020
- Moon California Hiking (Eleventh Edition): The Complete Guide to 1,000 of the Best Hikes in the Golden State
- Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and head out to discover the best hiking trails in the Golden State with Moon California Hiking.- A Hike for Everyone: Pick the right hike for you, from breathtaking coastal walks to challenging backcountry treks, with options ranging from easy day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips- Best Hikes Lists: Choose... Read more

Netherlands
2020
- Wandelgids California Hiking - Californie | Moon Travel Guides
- Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and head out to discover the best hiking trails in the Golden State with Moon California Hiking.*A Hike for Everyone: Pick the right hike for you, from breathtaking coastal walks to challenging backcountry treks, with options ranging from easy day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips*Best Hikes Lists: Choose... Read more

United Kingdom
- Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California
- From Tuolumne Meadows to the Oregon Border Read more

United Kingdom
- Coastal Trails of Southern California
- Including Best Dog Friendly Beaches Read more

United Kingdom
- 101 Hikes in Southern California
- Exploring Mountains, Seashore, and Desert Read more
Maps

United Kingdom
- Shaver Lake/sierra National Forest
- Trails Illustrated Other Rec. Areas Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

United Kingdom
- Shaver Lake - Sierra National Forest CA
- Map No. 810, Shaver Lake / Sierra National Forest, CA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light,... Read more

Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 810 Shaver Lake - Sierra National Forest | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het bekende nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! Trails Illustrated Shaver Lake / Sierra National Forest is the second of five exciting new maps for... Read more

United Kingdom
- Yosemite Se, Ansel Adams Wilderness
- Trails Illustrated National Parks Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

United Kingdom
- Yosemite SE - Ansel Adams Wilderness CA
- Map No. 309, Yosemite SE: Ansel Adams Wilderness, CA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light,... Read more

Netherlands
- Wandelkaart 309 Yosemite SE - Ansel Adams Wilderness | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! Coverage of the Tuolomne Meadows and Hoover Wilderness area of Yosemite National Park includes Ansel Adams... Read more

United Kingdom
- Lassen Volcanic National Park CA
- Map No. 268, Lassen Volcanic National Park in California at 1:50,000, part of an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography, based on the national topographic survey, has extensive additional tourist information.The maps, printed on... Read more

United Kingdom
- San Francisco Bay Area Road & Recreation Map
- Main map 1:200,000 detailed coverage from the Golden Gate south to Santa Cruz & Monterey BayOverside map of San Francisco County (approx. 1:30,000)City Enlargements of various scales include: Central Berkeley/ University of California (1:12,000), Central Oakland / Lake Merritt (1:12,000), Central San Jose (1:12,000), Central Santa Cruz (approx.... Read more

United Kingdom
- Whiskeytown - Shasta - Trinity National Recreational Area CA
- Whiskeytown - Shasta - Trinity National Recreational Area in northern California on a series of detailed, contoured maps from Earthwalk Press with cartography based on the USGS topographic survey of the country plus additional information for visitors, printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper. The map provides the best... Read more

Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Californië - California | Borch
- California ( Kalifornien) 1 : 1 200 000 ab 9.9 EURO California North, California South, Yosemite National Park Borch Map. 12. Auflage Read more

United Kingdom
- Mount Whitney CA NGS Trails Illustrated Map 322
- Map No. 322, Mount Whitney in California at 1:40,000, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography is based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium

Netherlands
- Mount Whitney
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapMount Whitney is universally famous as the highest mountain in the United State outside of Alaska, as well as the highest point in California. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mount Whitney is a two-sided, waterproof map designed to meet the needs of Whitney visitors with unmatched... Read more

Belgium
- Mount Whitney
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapMount Whitney is universally famous as the highest mountain in the United State outside of Alaska, as well as the highest point in California. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mount Whitney is a two-sided, waterproof map designed to meet the needs of Whitney visitors with unmatched... Read more

United Kingdom
- Northern Baja California NGS Adventure Map 3103
- Northern Baja California on double-sided, waterproof and tear-resistant, GPS compatible Adventure Map at 1:450,000 from the NGS, with street plans of Tijuana, Mexicali and Ensenada and extensive tourist information.Topography is shown by contours at 100m intervals, enhanced by subtle relief shading, spot heights and graphics for marshlands to... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart 3103 Adventure Map Baja California North - Baja Californië Noord | National Geographic
- Northern Baja California on double-sided, waterproof and tear-resistant, GPS compatible Adventure Map at 1:450,000 from the NGS, with street plans of Tijuana, Mexicali and Ensenada and extensive tourist information.Topography is shown by contours at 100m intervals, enhanced by subtle relief shading, spot heights and graphics for marshlands to... Read more

Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Baja California - Mexico | ITMB
- Mexico ( Mexiko) Baja California 1 : 650 000 ab 8.99 EURO International Travel Maps. 8th edition Read more

United Kingdom
- Southern Baja California NGS Adventure Map 3104
- Southern Baja California on double-sided, waterproof and tear-resistant, GPS compatible Adventure Map at 1:450,000 from the NGS, with street plans of La Paz, San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, and extensive tourist information.Topography is shown by contours at 100m intervals, enhanced by subtle relief shading, spot heights and graphics for... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart 3104 Adventure Map Baja California South - Baja Californië Zuid | National Geographic
- Southern Baja California on double-sided, waterproof and tear-resistant, GPS compatible Adventure Map at 1:450,000 from the NGS, with street plans of La Paz, San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, and extensive tourist information.Topography is shown by contours at 100m intervals, enhanced by subtle relief shading, spot heights and graphics for... Read more

Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Californië - California | ITMB
- California Travel Reference Map 1 : 1 000 000 ab 10.5 EURO San Francisco, Los Angeles. Waterproof International Travel Map ITM Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

United Kingdom
- Yosemite National Park CA NGS Trails Illustrated Map 206
- Map No. 206, Yosemite National Park, CA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof and... Read more

Netherlands
- Yosemite National Park
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapExplore the majesty of Yosemite National Park with National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map. Loaded with helpful information on camping, hiking, lodging, transportation, regulations, and safety, this map is an invaluable tool for casual park visitors and avid adventurers alike. Expertly... Read more

Belgium
- Yosemite National Park
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapExplore the majesty of Yosemite National Park with National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map. Loaded with helpful information on camping, hiking, lodging, transportation, regulations, and safety, this map is an invaluable tool for casual park visitors and avid adventurers alike. Expertly... Read more

Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 206 Yosemite National Park | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het bekende nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! Coverage includes Stanislaus National Forest, Emigrant Wilderness, Carson Iceberg Wilderness, Toiyabe... Read more