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 enlarge | Author: Steven L. Evans
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Category: Book
List Price: $16.95
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 77091
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 361
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5 x 1.4
ISBN: 0899973817
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9780899973814
ASIN: 0899973817
Publication Date: November 15, 2007
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Great gift January 22, 2008
Big E
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I received a copy of this book for Christmas and have since added it to the collection of guide books and maps that travel around with me in my truck. I first looked at it and thought the trails of Sacramento might not be my thing but the book really ranges pretty far afield, from Cache Creek to the Sutter Buttes to the Caples Creek area.
Looking forward to "mini vacations" January 22, 2008
Seco Marie (California)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've been travelling so much lately that vacations are difficult to schedule. A quick scan of this book helped me realize I can enjoy quick little getaways on the fly whenever a few hours present themselves. I can't wait.
Something for everyone January 19, 2008
madmont (Sacramento, CA USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
After 20 years of hiking Bay Area trails, I recently moved to Sacramento. It took me years to find favorite trails after I moved to Oakland, but thanks to this book, I've got new favorite local trails in Sacramento already. The best part about this guide is that it offers something for every outdoorsperson, and goes beyond the usual hiking guide fare of whole day slogs to mountaintops. Don't get me wrong, those slogs are great for some days, and they're in here, too. But sometimes I've only got half a day, or want to spend time on the trail with my less active, less outdoorsy friends. This book has some cool, really local urban hikes for those times. The author also does a great job of providing historical information to make the hike more interesting, and makes recommendations about dog and child friendly spots. Something for everyone!
Top Trails Sacramento has been instrumental in helping me acclimate to my new home. I highly recommend it to both the avid hiker and anyone who is interested in exploring and learning more about the Sacramento region.
a great guide that inspires you to get outside! November 28, 2007
riverlady (San Francisco)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
A lot of people think of Sacramento as a place that is "close" to everything -- the Bay Area, skiing, the Sierra -- but nothing to write home about. 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.
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