The Hiker's Hip Pocket Guide to Sonoma County

I purchased this for my wife for Christmas and we haven't been able to put it down. In fact, using this book we have developed a following of friends who join us for Sunday hikes around Sonoma County. The one thing we had to get used to was the detail of the writer's description. When he is describing a turn or trail ahead, he means it literally - as in look up, you probably passed it... Once we got used to the detailed writing, we were off and running. Great book for anyone into hiking around Sonoma County.

Bob Lorentzen's Hip Pocket Hiking Guides have long been the hiking guide of choice for me and my fellow Sonoma County hikers. Meticulously researched, Lorentzen's 3rd edition of "The Hiker's Hip Pocket Guide to Sonoma County" does not disappoint. This inspiring volume contains all the necessary information for over 60 trails, including distance, difficulty, elevation gain, potential hazards, commentary on the flora and fauna of the area, a discussion of the viewpoints, maps, and directions to the trailhead. Each trail is lovingly described, and each description is concise and easy to understand. This latest edition includes over 100 new miles of trails that have opened up over the past few years. The trails range from easy to difficult, from 1/2 mile to 16 miles or more in length. The book includes discussions of trails appropriate for children, dogs, equestrians, mountain bikers, backpackers and handicapped hikers. Best of all, all of this information comes in a handy size that really does fit ...in your Hip Pocket. Thank you, Bob, for continuing your dedicated research!

My walking buddies and I use the invaluable "Hiker's hip pocket Guide to Sonoma County" as our hiking bible. It tells us everything we need to know: Trail length, difficulty, elevation gain, and how to get to the trailhead, all in a clear, concise, easy-to-read format. Bob Lorentsen de-mystifies the confusing world of Sonoma County hiking and provides a path to understandable trail access for anyone from the novice hiker to the experienced backpacker. His vivid descriptions of the flora and fauna of the area are enough to send even the most timid trekker heading for the hills in anticipation of the glories of our Sonoma County landscapes. 50 delightful trails, and all in a small handy size, convenient for tossing into a daypack, or stashing in your hip pocket. Thanks for this great resource!

This book is great for people who love the outdoors. It has everything from hicking, picnicking, to horseback riding in the Sonoma County. He also puts out books on Mendocino and other County's.