With its awesome redwoods, Pacific Ocean beaches, prairies, and coastal wetlands, northern California's Redwood Coast provides miles of hiking through a variety of natural landscapes.

Best Easy Day Hikes Redwood National and State Parks directs you to twenty-two easy-to-follow trails through some of the most scenic areas along California's northern coast. Wander through the finest old-growth redwood groves in existence in Redwood National Park, enjoy the gorgeous rocky coastline and whale-watching opportunities along the Rim Trail Loop, or follow the Fern Canyon Loop to admire the lush greenery in a canyon created by gold-rush mining. With concise descriptions and detailed maps for hikes varying from one-hour strolls to six-hour excursions, this guidebook is for everyone, including families.