Afoot & Afield: Orange County

- Popular, proven format: the previous edition (9780899977577) sold more than 5,000 copies, solid numbers for a regional title - Market: nearly 60 million people went hiking in the US in 2023, with reasons ranging from enjoyment of the outdoors to health and exercise - 128 featured hikes—virtually every hike worth taking in and around Orange County - Parks, preserves, designated open spaces, and public lands total some 200,000 acres—and more than 500 miles of trails and roads for hiking—in and near Orange County - Something for every skill level: from short nature trails to challenging peak climbs and canyon treks - At-a-glance essential information, including distance, hiking time, elevation gain/loss, and difficulty - Trail details, hiking directions, and maps with GPS waypoints to help readers find their way - Ratings for key elements to help readers quickly decide which hikes to choose - Tips on which trails are suitable for mountain biking, backpacking, horse riding, dogs, and families - Covers the beaches and bays, Crystal Cove State Park, the Chino Hills, Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, county wilderness parks, the Santa Ana Mountains, and more - Local author is an expert hiker who has written 12 books

David Harris is a professor of engineering at Harvey Mudd College. He is the author or coauthor of seven hiking guidebooks and five engineering textbooks. David grew up rambling about the Desolation Wilderness as a toddler in his father's pack and later roamed the High Sierra as a Boy Scout. As a Sierra Club trip leader, he organized mountaineering trips throughout the Sierra Nevada. Since 1999, he has been exploring the mountains and deserts of Southern California. David is the father of three sons, with whom he loves sharing the outdoors.