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Find the Best Hikes and Backpacking Trips in Californias Sierra NevadaThe rush of trekking through nature, the thrill of experiencing new places, the reward of discovering beautiful sightsall of this awaits in the Sierra Nevada. For more than 50 years, this definitive guidebook has led readers along the top trails between the mountain ranges northern boundary and the southern edge of Yosemite National Park. Now, with this revised and updated edition, let hiking experts Elizabeth Wenk and Mike White show you the way.Sierra Northis the award-winning guide thatfeatures 80 meticulously selected trips, from new routes to old favorites. Traverse Hoover Wilderness, Ansel Adams Wilderness, Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, Emigrant Wilderness, Desolation Wilderness, and more. The trips are organized around major highways and roads, so its easy to choose your next adventure. Just pick an area, drive there, and go hiking. Inside youll find80 trips that range from quick overnighters to 11-day excursionsComplete trip details, including day-by-day trail descriptions, GPS waypoints, and elevation data36 trailhead maps that show the routes for every tripBeginner tips and trusted advice on camping, fishing, and bear safetyInformation on side trips, geology, natural history, and morePlanning your trip into the northern Sierra backcountry is easier than ever before. For additional hiking and backpacking opportunities, see the companion guide Sierra South. Both titles are recipients of a National Outdoor Book Award.