America's West Coast Trail
Washington Coast Trail
Exploring Washington's Wild
Olympic Coast
by David Hooper and published by The Mountaineers
Exploring Washington's Wild Olympic Coast draws
a comprehensive portrait
of this precious natural resource while guiding
hikers and backpackers
along its 60-mile length. The hikes in this coastwalker's
companion begin
at Cape Flattery and extend south to the Queets
River, with complete directions,
descriptions, and access points provided for
all. Whether done in a day
or linked together for longer trips, these walks
are both educational and
enjoyable. For the ultimate coastal experience,
camping and leisurely exploring
are a must. Here's how and where without getting
outsmarted by the changing
tides. An epilogue on the environmental future
of the Olympic Coast reminds
us of our own good fortune in intimately knowing
such a wilderness, and
of our responsibility to preserve it for those
who have not yet had the
privilege.
NOTE: Unfortunately this book is apparently
out-of-print, and used copies can only be obtained with much difficulty
and for relatively high prices.
Oregon Coast Trail
100 Hikes/Travel Guide,
Oregon Coast & Coast
Range, Second Edition
by William L. Sullivan and published by Navillus
Press
Whether you're touring Highway 101or exploring
off the beaten path,
this guide has everything you'll need to plan
a trip to Oregon's spectacular
coast. Flip to the book's 18 Travel Guide sections
for tips on discovering
lighthouses, secluded beaches, campgrounds, and
quaint Old Town harbors.
Here too are suggestions for birdwatching, kayaking,
bicycling, and tidepooling.
The 100 Hikes guide features easy-to-read maps
and detailed descriptions
of best hikes for kids, trails near campgrounds,
and old-growth forest
paths. There's even a list of 42 paved, planked,
or graveled trails accessible
to everyone.
BONUS: This book also includes information
just north and south of
the Oregon Coast into both Washington's Long
Beach Penninsula
and California's Redwood National and State Parks.
120 Hikes on the Oregon Coast,
Second Edition
by Bonnie Henderson and published by The Mountaineers
Whether you want to focus on your favorite region
or see what's around
the next bend, use this comprehensive guide to
find the best nonmotorized
recreation opportunities from the Columbia River
to the California border.
Includes thorough descriptions of every hiking
trail, best tidepooling
and wildlife watching spots, outstanding beach
walks, great places for
canoeing and kayaking, beach safety and etiquette,
and a complete Oregon
Coast Trail guide.
California Coastal Trail
Hiking the California Coastal
Trail,
Volumes One and Two
by Bob Lorentzen and Richard Nichols
Co-published by Bored Feet Press and Coastwalk
Explore the wonders of California's coast from remote beaches to quaint villages, coastal wetlands to rugged mountains, wilderness areas to gorgeous urban waterfronts. America's most diverse long-distance trail explores the 1,200 miles of California's enthralling shore. This is the first complete guide in two volumes; Volume One 600 miles from Oregon to Monterey and Volume Two 600 miles from Monterey to Mexico. Excellent detailed maps, resources, and articles on coastal attractions, history and issues.
A Walk Along Land's End,
Discovering California's Unknown Coast
by John McKinney and published by HarperCollins
West
Los Angeles Times hiking columnist and award-winning author Johh McKinney writes a reflective book on walking the length of its changing coastline --a personal memoir of adventure, discovery, and of the happiness and heartbreak it brought to him. As McKinney notes, " . . . And so the book you are holding is not a guidebook, not a guide to anything except the path taken by my feet and by my heart."