Explore 56 trails in the superb open spaces of San Francisco’s East Bay The East Bay of San Francisco, California, offers a diverse array of hiking opportunities: the scenic shoreline of Point Pinole, the furrowed foothills and windy summit of Mount Diablo, trails that are home to the flourishing bird and plant life on Pleasanton Ridge and at Livermore’s Lake Del Valle. East Bay Trails is the ideal guide to the best trips in and around the area’s ridges, shores, wilderness areas, lakes, and reservoirs. Written by acclaimed author David Weintraub, this is the most complete and up-to-date trail guide for Alameda and Contra Costa counties. East Bay Trails presents 56 hikes, complete with detailed route descriptions and at-a-glance information about length, time, difficulty, regulations, and facilities. The text focuses mostly on hiking, but other outdoors enthusiasts—fitness walkers, joggers, equestrians, and bicyclists—can also make good use of this guide. Inside you’ll find 56 hiking trips, ranging from mile-long strolls to all-day treks, plus a few long hikes with overnight options New trips in Lime Ridge Open Space, Diablo Foothills Regional Park, and Round Valley Regional Preserve Detailed descriptions of each trip, plus updated maps Appendix of the best hikes for any mood or desire, whether it’s birdwatching, scenic vistas, waterfalls, or an easy trip for kids “East Bay Trails is the most complete and up-to-date guide for Alameda and Contra Costa counties.” —East Bay Express

Best Easy Day Hikes San Francisco's East Bay includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes.

The official guide to the ever-growing Bay Area Ridge Trail, a proposed 400-mile route that circles the ridgeline of the San Francisco Bay, crossing over nine counties. Five new trails and 13 more miles await discovery in this new edition, bringing the mileage of the completed Ridge Trail to 225.

Longtime San Francisco residents and intrepid hikers David Weintraub and Ben Pease have selected 44 "must-do" trips for hiking, running, and bicycling. Trails range from easy strolls to all-day treks, from 2 to 12 miles, covering the most scenic parks and preserves between Santa Rosa and San Jose. The second edition features new hikes in Muir Woods and the Presidio, more elevation profiles, and at-a-glance information helps you find the best wildflowers, fall color, bird-watching, camping, historic sites, and cool hikes for hot days.

" With nearly a million acres of beautiful parklands, countless breathtaking mountain and canyon trails, spectacular cityscapes around every corner, and hundreds of miles of gorgeous coastline, the toughest part of running in San Francisco may be deciding on a route to explore first. San Francisco Running Guide was written to help make the difficult decision of where to run in the Bay Area an easy one. The book introduces local and visiting runners alike to 35 of the best running routes, plus it gives complete course information about the top 10 races-from 5Ks to marathons-held annually in the Bay Area. For each running route included, the book provides: - an explanation of why it was selected; - a detailed map showing roads and trails to follow on the route; - an icon key that shows route distance, scenery, terrain, hill ratings, and available facilities; - access information that tells how to get to the starting point; - course information that describes every step of the run; and - ""Foot Notes"" that provide additional information to make the run more enjoyable. Author Bob Cooper-a former Running Times executive editor, a competitive runner, and a longtime Bay Area resident-scouted each route himself so runners don't have to waste their own time exploring unsuitable or less-than-enjoyable routes. Visitors running the routes will get to experience the unique beauty of San Francisco and the Bay Area firsthand, while resident runners will discover routes they never knew existed. "

Choose from more than 150 trips on over 500 miles of trails with this comprehensive guide to every park and preserve on the San Francisco Peninsula. From Fort Funston and San Bruno Mountain south to Saratoga Gap, and from the Bay west to the Pacific Ocean, the peninsula offers something for everyone. This edition includes 18 new trips covering newly acquired public lands. Also includes maps and a trips-by-theme appendix.