John McKinney

Best Day Hikes in the Canyons and Foothills, Santa Ynez Valley Too!

In an effort to connect proud residents and the 10 million visitors a year who visit Santa Barbara with the stunningly beautiful natural world nearby, hiking expert John McKinney, aka The Trailmaster, created this compact guide to the trails in the local mountains.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 Santa Barbara" comes complete with The Trailmaster's colorful stories, trusted trail accounts and easy-to-follow maps.From Seven Falls to Hot Springs Canyon to Figueroa Mountain, "HIKE Santa Barbara shares favorite trails to Santa Barbara's parks, preserves and special places Take along this pocket-sized guide and meander lovely Mission Canyon, Cold Spring Canyon and San Ysidro Canyon. Enjoy grand vistas from Inspiration Point, Knapps's Castle and Montecito Peak. Discover waterfalls, wildflowers and a near wilderness close to town.Some of the best hiking in Southern California is along trails through the mountain canyons right behind Santa Barbara and Montecito. The creekside paths, the mountain trails, and the marvelous views of the Pacific, the islands and "America's Riviera" add up to world-class walking.Author John McKinney knows Santa Barbara well. As the Los Angeles Times hiking columnist for 18 years, he became an expert on SoCal trails and, as a 30-year resident of Santa Barbara, still regularly hikes his home mountains.

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