Trailrunner's Guide 50 Runs Around the Bay

The San Francisco Bay Area is a trail-running hub. Miles of trails make convenient and wild escapes, while the Mediterranean climate allows for comfortable year-round running. Trail Runner's Guide San Francisco Bay Area launches you into the sport with a selection of the best runs in the region's parklands and open spaces. This informative guide gives you detailed routes with descriptions of terrain, views, and vegetation from a runner's perspective. Be able to predict grade, obstacles, and mud conditions on each trail. Learn plant names and interesting facts about the Bay Area's geology, ecology, and natural and human history.- 50 featured routes, from 2 to 22 miles, plus alternative routes from every trailhead- Topographic maps with easy directions on facing pages--simple to copy and tuck in your pocket- An elevation profile, and at-a-glance trail conditions and regulations for each run- Equipment, safety, and running tipsTrail Runner's Guide San Francisco Bay Area will inspire locals to find new routes and revisit familiar ones. Visitors will discover trails that showcase the Bay Area's fabulous views and inspiring scenery.Lage, Jessica is the author of 'Trailrunner's Guide 50 Runs Around the Bay', published 2000 under ISBN 9780899973098 and ISBN 0899973094.