California, you'll find a rich landscape of linked wild lands crisserossed by more than 600miles of trails. In this indispensable guide to the region, author and Orange Couty resident Karin Klein shows you the best and most diverse hikes-everything from a short walk along a flat concrete channel in order to spot an endangered green sea turtle to more challenging hikes that find tide pools, hidden waterfalls, and the treasures of the county's private nature preserves. As with all the books in the 50 Hikes series, you'll find clear and concise directions, easy-to-follow maps, and expert tips for enjoying what each hike has to offer-whether it's viewing hot springs and vernal pools, examining earthquake faults, or taking in vibrant wildBower displays. Book jacket.