Peninsula Trails - Outdoor Adventures on the San Francisco Peninsula by Jean Rusmore, Frances Spangle, Betsy Crowder

Peninsula Trails - Outdoor Adventures on the San Francisco Peninsula
by Jean Rusmore, Frances Spangle, and Betsy Crowder

Peninsula Trails is the ultimate guide to the magnificent public open spaces on the San Francisco Peninsula. From Fort Funston and San Bruno Mountain in the north to Saratoga Gap in the south, and from the Bay westward to the Pacific Ocean, this expanded third edition covers all the parks and trails along the Bay, in the foothills, mountains, forests, and along the beaches of San Mateo County’s coast. This comprehensive guide also includes newly opened routes leading to Big Basin State Park.

With 151 trips covering 60,000 acres of uncluttered landscape, Peninsula Trails offers something for everyone. Whether you prefer sauntering, hiking, running, cycling, horseback riding, or simply relaxing in nature, this guidebook is your key to experiencing the diverse beauty of the Peninsula’s public parklands.

The book also accurately describes the three long north-south trails on the Peninsula—the Bay Area Ridge Trail, the San Francisco Bay Trail, and the Coastal Trail—and the routes that cross from the Bayside to the Coastside. Featuring detailed maps created specifically for this guidebook, Peninsula Trails is an essential resource for anyone looking to explore the outdoors.

Key Features:

• The most comprehensive guidebook to parks and trails on the San Francisco Peninsula.
• Covers 151 trips across 60,000 acres, including newly opened routes to Big Basin State Park.
• Descriptions of long north-south trails like the Bay Area Ridge Trail, San Francisco Bay Trail, and the Coastal Trail.
• Detailed, specially prepared maps for each park and trail.
• Includes updated “Trails for All Seasons and Reasons,” offering diverse options for outdoor activities.

Peninsula Trails is a must-have guide for hikers, bikers, and nature lovers eager to explore the vast beauty of the San Francisco Peninsula.