From Yosemite's towering Half Dome to the stellar views of Mount Tallac, Sierra Summits features the best hikeable peaks in California's Sierra Nevada mountain range-all of which can be done in a single day and without technical gear! Sierra Summits gives you the Information you need to plan a customized adventure: Fifty of the best peaks along the range, from family-and dog-friendly hikes to challenging scrambles, Full-color photos, maps, detailed trail descriptions, and trailhead GPS coordinates for every route, Hike overviews and information on the history and geology of each area. This guide is the only one that takes you from the trailhead to the greatest peak experiences throughout the Range of Light: Take in stunning views of the entire Yosemite Valley from atop Eagle Peak, Scale and conquer Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in California, Brave the winding trails up Alta Peak to experience unforgettable scenery. Matt Johanson has hiked, climbed, and skied the Sierra Nevada his whole life. He writes about the outdoors for various publications and lives in Castro Valley, California. Book jacket.