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Summary: Absolutely the best guide to San Diego exploration on foot.
Review: Absolutely the best guide to San Diego exploration on foot. One of an excellent series of books on San Diego trails. Covers both urban and wilderness hiking. Informative and very clear. Includes hiking distances, times, and level of difficulty. Don't leave home without it :>]
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Summary: The only book you'll need
Review: Author Jerry Shad has over the years compiled in book form( he also write articles for various publications) the best throughly life experienced hikes for the outdoor enthuisiast. This is the only book you'll need to explore San Diego's trails, both popular and less traveled. His explanations and advice for options on the trails are invaluable and accurate. I have two copies of his book , a vintage edition(still good information) and the current publication, one in the vechicle and one for home reference. Take a look at the index in the sample pages and you'll see that all of the points on the county compass are covered. This is an essential tool for the hiker. The organization of the book is simple , concise and specific covering all areas of the county. The photographs and illustrations are helpful too. As stated by others this is the only book you'll need to explore San Diego on foot. Buy this classic and you'll get years of pleasure from the advice before you hit the trail.
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Summary: The only book you'll need
Review: Author Jerry Shad has over the years compiled in book form( he also write articles for various publications) the best throughly life experienced hikes for the outdoor enthuisiast. This is the only book you'll need to explore San Diego's trails, both popular and less traveled. His explanations and advice for options on the trails are invaluable and accurate. I have two copies of his book , a vintage edition(still good information) and the current publication, one in the vechicle and one for home reference. Take a look at the index in the sample pages and you'll see that all of the points on the county compass are covered. This is an essential tool for the hiker. The organization of the book is simple , concise and specific covering all areas of the county. The photographs and illustrations are helpful too. As stated by others this is the only book you'll need to explore San Diego on foot. Buy this classic and you'll get years of pleasure from the advice before you hit the trail.
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Summary: Good Stuff
Review: Great Book . . . full of hikes (some easy, some medium, some hard) for people suffering from wanderlust but who have no money to go anywhere really exotic. Buy the book and give yourself an excuse to run around outside . . .
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Summary: This is the book to have for San Diego hiking
Review: I had received this book from a friend before I moved to San Diego three years ago, and started hiking here the weekend I came out for a job interview. Even being completely unfamiliar with San Diego county, I found it easy to choose some great hikes. The descriptions, mileages, and directions to trailheads are all quite useful. Difficulty ratings are accurate - very important when choosing hikes to do with kids, parents, spouses, etc.The only reservation I have about this book is that it is so comprehensive that a very small number of hikes have slipped in there that I would not consider doing again. One in particular involved hiking along a poison oak covered trail that was littered with broken beer bottles and old tires. I'm almost reluctant to bring up this point since the vast majority of the hikes are truly wonderful.
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Summary: This book is incredible - buy it, you won't be sorry
Review: If you have any interest in getting to know the natural side of San diego County, this book is a must have. From simple, family accessible hikes to challenging overnight treks, the information is accurate and well written. I personally have completed over 50 of the hikes included and have never found any wrong information. Jerry Schad's style of writing is clear and informative. He is also very accessible, as I have e-mailed him to ask a detailed question about a particular hike. Believe me, if you want to hike in SD County, this book is your indispensable starting point. support this treasure and buy now!
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Summary: Good Stuff
Review: Jerry Schad has skillful experiences in both his career and interests. This particular book has opened my eyes to a new hobby that I would have never thought of doing on my own. Thank you Jerry for sharing your knowledge and adventures through your book.
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Summary: Afoot & Afield In San Diego
Review: Jerry Schad has skillful experiences in both his career and interests. This particular book has opened my eyes to a new hobby that I would have never thought of doing on my own. Thank you Jerry for sharing your knowledge and adventures through your book.
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Summary: Essential for any San Diego hiker
Review: Lets put it this way. On the San Diego bulletin boards for hiking enthusiasts looking to get together for hikes, they discuss the hikes by referencing page #s from this book. They don't bother naming the book because it is understood that everyone owns a copy. No book achieves that level of acceptance unless it is thorough and useful.
For hiking in San Diego county, this book can't be beat.
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Summary: Very Complete book of day hiking in San Diego.
Review: Mr. Schad has spent a lot of time on the trails of San Diego county and it shows in this book. Why not learn from someone else the great trails instead of hit and missing on your own.
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