Hike Los Angeles (Hike Los Angeles)

Rating:
Summary: Clarification about editions
Review: There are actually 2 volumes of this title, not evident from the Amazon listings:

ISBN: 0934136300
Vol. 1
Third edition, rev. 1991
Covers Santa Monica Mountains, city areas, Simi Hills

ISBN: 0934136491
Vol. 2
First edition, 1991
Covers San Gabriel Mountains, San Gabriel Valley, Verdugo Mountains, San Rafael Hills, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley


Rating:
Summary: Good book, confusing sometimes though
Review: This is a good book to take along with you on hikes. It gives tips to beginners about what to take on the trail, and what to be careful of during the hike.

Maps are sparse, so you'll need to break out auxiliary highway maps and Topo maps. As for the directions, most hikes are pretty interesting. There were times, however, when the directions seemed ambiguous/confusing, and it took awhile to get my bearings and figure out where the author was pointing me to.

The Hastain Trail and Amir's Garden are two of my favorite hikes.

All in all, a good book.