Author : John McKinney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780934161473
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (614 download)
Book Synopsis HIKE Griffith Park and Hollywood Hills by : John McKinney
Download or read book HIKE Griffith Park and Hollywood Hills written by John McKinney and published by . This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a walk on the truly wild side of Hollywood! In an effort to connect city-dwellers with the natural world nearby, and offer a resource for visiting hikers from across the nation and around the world, Trailmaster John McKinney spotlights the best trails in Griffith Park and the Hollywood Hills.The guide is one of the popular books in The Trailmaster Pocket Guide Series, created especially for hikers and designed to fit perfectly in the hiker's pocket or pack. "HIKE Griffith Park & Hollywood Hills" details two dozen of the best day hikes in the famed hills and comes complete with The Trailmaster's colorful stories, trusted trail accounts and easy-to-follow maps.From Runyon Canyon to Amir's Garden to the HOLLYWOOD Sign, "HIKE Griffith Park & Hollywood Hills" details walks on the truly wild side of Hollywood. Saunter up to Griffith Observatory, stride around Lake Hollywood and trek to the domain of the TreePeople. Get healthy workouts and grand views of the metropolis on ascents to Bee Rock, Beacon Hill and Mt. Hollywood. Hike to Batman's Cave, Trebeck Open Space and to dozens of classic and contemporary TV and film locations.The Glendale-born author recalls his very first hikes were with his parents in Griffith Park and he still likes hiking the hills with friends, family and out-of-town guests. During his 18-year stint as the Los Angeles Times hiking columnist, McKinney's accounts of hikes in the Hollywood Hills proved to be among the most popular with his readers."Three great reasons to hike in Griffith Park and the Hollywood Hills are the variety of vistas, the connection to the film industry and the wonderful diversity of hikers you meet along the way," adds The Trailmaster."HIKE Griffith Park & Hollywood Hills" features a range of hikes for everyone--easy nature hikes, moderate outings and all-day adventures. The Hollywood Hills are geographically part of the Santa Monica Mountains, described in a companion trail guide, "HIKE the Santa Monica Mountains."