This book is far more than a hiking guide to the best of San Diego County outdoors. It is a trail guide designed to teach appreciation and understanding of San Diego County, considered one of the 35 biodiversity hotspots in the world. It is like having a trail naturalist—a "Virtual Canyoneer"—with you who will introduce habitats and species, as well as cultural and geographical features, found on each exploration.
• Complete guide to a whopping 250 area hiking options
• Maps, photos, distance, elevation, difficulty, trail use, habitat type, and narrative for each hike
• 500+ species identified: plants, birds, mammals, reptiles, and invertebrates
• 9 key habitats explained; list of all regional trails and watersheds
• Organized geographically with color coding
• Sales support the San Diego Natural History Museum