Some error occured while loading the Quick View. Please close the Quick View and try reloading the page.
Hundreds of parks, preserves, and protected open spaces infuse the San Francisco Bay Area with a world of unparalleled natural wonder. Straddling a remarkable range of geographic and ecological diversity, it provides avenues for adventure in all terrains, seasons, and environments. An overnight journey deepens this outdoor experience. One Night Wilderness: San Francisco Bay Area presents the 28 best overnight backcountry opportunities in the greater Bay Area, from the deep valleys of the Coast Range to the old-growth redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, from the shores of Point Reyes National Seashore to the remote corners of the Diablo Range in Henry Coe State Park. And all of them are accessible within a two-hour drive from any point in the Bay Area.
Discovering all of these adventures without help would be a formidable challenge. Nearly a dozen different governing agencies manage the parks of the Bay Area. Regulations, sources of information, and reservation systems vary widely by park district. Plus, the proximity of millions of people means that hikers usually must make reservations at least a few weeks before their trip. But this comprehensive guide tells hikers what they need to know to get away from the city hubbub for a night or two. Within these pages you'll find detailed information on regulations, agency contact information, crowds, and reservations for every overnight destination--plus human history, natural history, trail descriptions, fun activities, maps, and more.
Discovering all of these adventures without help would be a formidable challenge. Nearly a dozen different governing agencies manage the parks of the Bay Area. Regulations, sources of information, and reservation systems vary widely by park district. Plus, the proximity of millions of people means that hikers usually must make reservations at least a few weeks before their trip. But this comprehensive guide tells hikers what they need to know to get away from the city hubbub for a night or two. Within these pages you'll find detailed information on regulations, agency contact information, crowds, and reservations for every overnight destination--plus human history, natural history, trail descriptions, fun activities, maps, and more.
Price: $15.95
Pages: 232
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Imprint: Wilderness Press
Series: One Night Wilderness
Publication Date:
06 September 2011
Trim Size: 8.50 X 5.50 in
ISBN: 9780899976235
Format: Paperback
"For a great list of campsites and hiking trails pick up a copy of One Night Wilderness: San Francisco Bay Area." --San Francisco Guide, October 2011
Matt Heid is the author of 101 Hikes in Northern California and Best Backpacking Trips in New England, a contributor to Backpacking California, and a researcher and writer for three Let’s Go guides. He holds a degree in earth and planetary science from Harvard University and stays busy pursuing a passion for outdoor writing and remote wilderness adventure in Northern California, Alaska, and New England. He currently lives in Framingham, Massachusetts.
- Preface
- Summary of Featured Trips
- Trips by Theme
- Introduction
- How to Use This Book
- Safety, Gear, and the Wilderness Ethic
- Where Should I Go?
- North Bay
- Angel Island State Park
- The Marin Headlands: Gerbode Valley Loop
- The Marin Headlands: Tennessee Valley
- Point Reyes: Wildcat Camp and Alamere Falls
- Point Reyes: Sky Camp to Palomarin
- Point Reyes: Coast Camp to Glen Camp Loop
- Point Reyes: Bear Valley Loop
- Point Reyes: Tomales Bay Boat-In Camping
- Austin Creek State Recreation Area
- Santa Cruz Mountains
- Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Loop
- Butano State Park Loop
- Pescadero Creek County Park Loop
- Portola Redwoods State Park
- Castle Rock State Park Loop
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park: Basin Trail Loop
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park: Sunset Trail Camp Loop
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park: Inland from the Sea
- Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail
- East of the Bay
- Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve
- Mission Peak Regional Preserve Loop
- Sunol Regional Wilderness: Sunol Backpack Camp Loop
- Del Valle Regional Park: Murietta Falls Loop
- The Ohlone Trail
- Henry W. Coe State Park: The Western Zone Loop
- Henry W. Coe State Park: Mississippi Lake and Beyond
- Henry W. Coe State Park: Coit Lake and Vicinity
- Henry W. Coe State Park: Wilson Peak and Vicinity Loop
- Henry W. Coe State Park: Redfern Pond
Appendix: Bay Area Campgrounds
Selected Sources and Recommended Reading
Index
About the Author