This 256-page guide includes 108 of the best hikes around Orange County, providing access to hundreds of miles of trails across this southern California county's green space. The incredibly diverse landscape is framed by the Pacific coast on one side and the Santa Ana Mountains on the other. Accurate directions, ample maps, and a wide variety of trails accommodate all levels of hiking experience.

Orange County is more than just a suburban landscape. More than 30% of the land is preserved greenspace. The county's long, sandy coastline is backdropped by the undeveloped Santa Ana Mountains. The coast-to-mountain geography creates a diverse terrain that offers many opportunities for exploration. This essential guide describes how to get to trailheads in the Santa Ana Range, the best trails in the county's parklands, and numerous access points to the coastline.

Twenty four hikes in California.

Best Easy Day Hikes Orange County includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. This new edition updates and expands information on existing hikes, features all new maps, and includes several new family friendly hikes on recently opened areas of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. The 24 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

This completely updated and expanded new edition in the Afoot and Afield series is the classic guide to the hiking opportunities throughout Southern California's Orange County. Featuring more than 100 trips from serene summits to sparkling beaches, Afoot and Afield Orange County covers the Laguna Coast, Newport Beach, Crystal Cove State Park, the Chino Hills, Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, the Santa Ana Mountains, and more. Trips ranging from short strolls to rigorous daylong treks are all within a short car trip of the Southland's cities. Every trip was re-hiked by coauthor David Money Harris for this updated edition.

The hit TV series The OC brought Orange County's glitz, glamour and style to the attention of the nation. But what viewers don't see is the wild side of Orange County-an enticing collection of parks and preserves that is the delight of nature lovers from all around Southern California. This brand-new, comprehensive guide details all the best hiking trails along the coast and in the foothills and mountains. Listed here are many pathways that have never before been described in a guidebook, including Crystal Cove State Park, Aliso-Woods Regional Park, the Laguna Hills and the Santa Ana Mountains, and selected gems in the Inland Empire. Includes hikes for every level of ability, from family nature trails to challenging all-day adventures, complete with clear directions to trailheads and accurate maps.

Hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, this guidebook is for everyone, including families.