https://staging.johnmckinney.com John McKinney Wed, 22 May 2024 21:48:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://staging.johnmckinney.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/hike-on-2.svg https://staging.johnmckinney.com 32 32 https://staging.johnmckinney.com/product/hike-southern-california-a-day-hikers-guide/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:07:04 +0000 https://www.thetrailmaster.com/?post_type=product&p=12635 "A Southern California classic." -Los Angeles Times 

• 140 of the very best hikes in Southern California, all in one book.
• Choose from nature trails, moderate hikes, all-day adventures. Complete with colorful stories, trusted trail accounts, easy-to-follow maps.
• Discover wildflowers, waterfalls, and breathtaking views with the help of the new 2019 edition of our most popular guide.

Other regions have tall mountains, forests, deserts and an awesome coastline, but only Hike Southern California has all of them - and four-season hiking! Answer nature's call and take a hike on the best trails in the San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Monica Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains; in Orange County, San Diego County, Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park; in famed Griffith Park, on Catalina Island, around Ojai and Santa Barbara - and so much more. New and classic hikes with updates of any trails recovering from wildfire. You're guaranteed to find a hike (many hikes!) you'll like in this "greatest hits" collection from Trailmaster John McKinney. Every Trail Tells a Story. Hike On! Companion guides: HIKE the San Gabriel Mountains, Hike the Santa Monica Mountains, HIKE Griffith Park & Hollywood Hills, HIKE Santa Barbara]]> 12635 https://staging.johnmckinney.com/product/hike-californias-state-parks/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:02:39 +0000 https://www.thetrailmaster.com/?post_type=product&p=12633 12633 https://staging.johnmckinney.com/product/hike-yosemite-2/ Sun, 02 Oct 2022 18:32:49 +0000 https://www.thetrailmaster.com/product/hike-yosemite-2/ Hike Yosemite: Best Day Hikes in Yosemite National Park Yosemite is everything a national park should be. And more!  

• Easy-to-use trail guide to the magnificent sequoias that inspired creation of the national park, Yosemite Valley and the High Sierra.
• Well-marked trails lead to wildflower-festooned alpine meadows, lovely lakes, and to the tops of domes and peaks.

Choose an easy hike in Yosemite Valley, moderate hike to Glacier Point, or the challenging ascent of Half Dome. Hike to famed Vernal Fall, follow Mist Trail to Nevada Fall, trek to Yosemite Falls, North America’s highest waterfall. Chill-out at Gaylor Lakes and Cathedral Lakes, get grand vistas from atop Lembert Dome, Clouds Rest and Mt. Dana. Complete with The Trailmaster’s colorful stories, trusted trail accounts and easy-to-follow maps by Master Mapmaker Tom Harrison. Every Trail Tells a Story. Hike on! Enjoy more hikes in the High Sierra with the companion guide, HIKE Sequoia and Kings Canyon.  ]]> 10077 https://staging.johnmckinney.com/product/hike-griffith-park-hollywood-hills/ Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:13:41 +0000 https://www.thetrailmaster.com/product/hike-griffith-park-hollywood-hills/ Best Day Hikes in L.A.'s Iconic Natural Backdrop "When John McKinney says, 'Take a hike!' you know it will be a good one." -Larry Mantle, host of AirTalk, KPCC

• Easy-to-use guide to the best hikes in Griffith Park and the Hollywood Hills, and all the top routes to the HOLLYWOOD Sign.
• Hikes feature surprising natural features, breathtaking views, and dozens of TV and film locations.

Take a walk on the truly wild side of Hollywood! Inhale the sweet smell of sage, hike past thickets of California holly that gave Holly-wood its name, watch for hawks soaring high above the HOLLYWOOD sign. This new guide features all the best Griffith Park trails: Fern Dell, Griffith Observatory, Bee Rock, Batman's Cave, Mt. Hollywood, and more. And a great selection of hikes in the Hollywood Hills: Lake Hollywood, Runyon Canyon, and five fun ways to the HOLLYWOOD Sign. Get healthy workouts and an altogether different perspective on L.A. Every Trail Tells a Story. Hike on! Companion guides include HIKE the Santa Monica Mountains, HIKE the San Gabriel Mountains and HIKE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.]]> 9892 https://staging.johnmckinney.com/product/hike-the-santa-monica-mountains/ Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:13:33 +0000 https://www.thetrailmaster.com/product/hike-the-santa-monica-mountains/ Best Day Hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area "When John McKinney says, 'Take a hike!' you know it will be a good one." -Larry Mantle, host of AirTalk, KPCC

• Easy-to-use guide to the best hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains. Complete with colorful stories, trusted trail accounts, clear maps and directions.
• Hikes feature waterfalls, wildflowers, breathtaking views, and more.

Hike through the splendid scenery that's been in more movies and TV shows than any other location on earth. This new guide details the very best trails in the mountains: Topanga, Malibu Creek, and Point Mugu state parks, Inspiration Point, Sandstone Peak, the M*A*S*H site, and so much more. New and classic hikes, with updates on the trails recovering from fires. Choose an easy nature walk, moderate hike or an all-day adventure along the majestic Backbone Trail. Every Trail Tells a Story. Hike On! Companion guides include HIKE the San Gabriel Mountains, HIKE Griffith Park and the Hollywood Hills and HIKE Southern California.]]> 9890 https://staging.johnmckinney.com/product/hike-the-san-gabriel-mountains/ Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:13:26 +0000 https://www.thetrailmaster.com/product/hike-the-san-gabriel-mountains/ Best Day Hikes in the Foothills and High Country "When John McKinney says, 'Take a hike!' you know it will be a good one." -Larry Mantle, host of AirTalk, KPCC

• Easy-to-use guide to the best hikes in the San Gabriel Mountains. Complete with colorful stories, proven trail accounts, clear maps and directions
• Hikes feature waterfalls, wildflowers, breathtaking views, and more

The San Gabriel Mountains are the beautiful backdrop for metro L.A. and for good reason are the most popular mountains for hiking in SoCal. This new guide details the very best trails: Eaton Falls, Echo Mountain, Mt. Baldy - and so much more! The front country offers inviting arroyos, fine vista points and easy-to-access trailheads. Head for the high country and enjoy fresh alpine air, grand mountain peaks and a wealth of taller trees. Choose from easy nature trails, moderate hikes, all-day adventures. Every Trail Tells a Story. Hike on! Companion guides include HIKE the Santa Monica Mountains, HIKE Griffith Park and the Hollywood Hills and HIKE Southern California.  ]]> 9888 https://staging.johnmckinney.com/product/hike-santa-barbara/ Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:13:09 +0000 https://www.thetrailmaster.com/product/hike-santa-barbara/ Best Day Hikes in the Canyons & Foothills, Beach Hikes, too!

• When longtime Santa Barbaran John McKinney says, "Take a hike!" you know it will be a good one.
• Easy to-use guide to the best hikes in and around Santa Barbara. Complete with colorful stories, proven trail accounts, clear maps and directions
• Hikes feature wildflowers, waterfalls, and a near wilderness close to town. Plus all the best beach walks along the idyllic Santa Barbara coast.

Here's what local hikers know and most of the 10 million visitors a year to Santa Barbara do not: Trails in and around the city offer some of the best hiking in Southern California. This new guide details the best trails to Mission Canyon, Hot Springs Canyon, Rattlesnake Canyon, Seven Falls, Inspiration Point, Montecito Peak, Knapps's Castle, Lizard's Mouth, Figueroa Mountain and so much more. Choose from easy nature trails, moderate day hikes, all-day adventures. Every Trail Tells a Story. Hike on! Companion guides include HIKE the Santa Monica Mountains and HIKE Southern California.]]> 9884 https://staging.johnmckinney.com/product/hike-los-angeles/ Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:13:02 +0000 https://www.thetrailmaster.com/product/hike-los-angeles/ Best Day Hikes in L.A.'s Parks, Preserves and Wild Places "When John McKinney says, 'Take a hike!' you know it will be a good one." -Larry Mantle, host of AirTalk, KPCC

• Easy-to-use guide to the best hikes around greater Los Angeles. Complete with colorful stories, proven trail accounts, clear maps and directions.
• Discover L.A.'s hidden beauties and surprising natural treasures on city trails, mountain trails, and coastal trails.

Three great reasons to hike L.A. are the variety of vistas, the connection to the film industry, and the wonderful diversity of hikers you meet along the way. L.A.'s green scene has been upgraded, miles of safe and scenic trails constructed, and there are new ways to reach the great outdoors via public transit. This new guide details L.A.'s very best trails from the heart of the city to the suburban edge, including Elysian Park, along the Arroyo Seco, in the Verdugo Mountains and Baldwin Hills. Get an insider's view of the best beach hikes from Palos Verdes to Malibu. Every Trail Tells a Story. Hike on! Companion guides include HIKE Griffith Park and the Hollywood Hills, HIKE the Santa Monica Mountains, HIKE the San Gabriel Mountains, and HIKE Southern California.]]> 9882 https://staging.johnmckinney.com/product/hike-the-south-bay/ Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:12:54 +0000 https://www.thetrailmaster.com/product/hike-the-south-bay/ Best Day Hikes in the South Bay and Along the Peninsula "When John McKinney says, 'Take a hike!' you know it will be a good one." -Larry Mantle, host of AirTalk, KPCC

• Easy-to-use guide to the best hikes in the South Bay and along the Peninsula. Complete with colorful stories, trusted trail accounts, clear maps and directions.
• Hikes feature waterfalls, wildflowers, breathtaking views, and more.

Discover natural treasures located close to Silicon Valley, but a world apart. This new guide features the best hikes around the South Bay from Alum Rock to Coyote Valley to Skyline Ridge. Meander delightful Peninsula pathways in Purisima Creek Redwoods, Russian Ridge, and Windy Hill preserves. Get grand vistas of the Bay with climbs to Monument Peak, Monte Bello, and Mount Umunhum. Choose an easy nature walk, moderate hike, or all-day adventure. Every trail tells a story. Hike on! Companion guides include Hike the East Bay, Hike San Francisco, Hike Point Reyes.]]> 9880 https://staging.johnmckinney.com/product/hike-point-reyes/ Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:12:45 +0000 https://www.thetrailmaster.com/product/hike-point-reyes/ Best Day Hikes in Point Reyes National Seashore "When John McKinney says, 'Take a hike!' you know it will be a good one." -Larry Mantle, host of AirTalk, KPCC

• Easy-to-use guide to the best hikes on the Point Reyes peninsula and around Tomales Bay. Complete with colorful stories, trusted trail accounts, clear maps and directions.
• Hikes feature waterfalls, wildflowers, breathtaking views, and more.

Point Reyes is a haven for birds, heaven for hikers. The coastal trails here are among the most magnificent in all of California. Meander Bear Valley, Tomales Point and Drakes Estero. Enjoy grand views from Mt. Wittenberg, Inverness Ridge and the Point Reyes Lighthouse. Observe tule elk, elephant seals, and a remarkable variety of birds. Choose an easy nature walk, moderate hike, or all-day adventure. Every trail tells a story. Hike on! Companion guides include Hike San Francisco and Hike the East Bay.]]> 9878