The Hiker's Guide to the Central Sierras; Shaver, Florence & Huntington Lakes Region

The Hiker's Guide to the Central Sierras by Greg Goodman & Pam Geisel: 35 day hikes in the Shaver, Florence & Huntington Lakes region. The guide describes 35 day hikes in the area, with hike description, driving directions, cautions, difficulty rating, topo maps and supporting information for each hike. it also covers two hikes in the Sierra Foothills Conservancy. The book includes 15 pages about the local flora, including 25 lovely watercolor images of the flora, plus a short section on local geology. Three oral histories of early settlers and travelers also provide interest. 221 pages, 4.5" x 8.5", full-color cover, two color insides plus 10 pages with full color, 30 photographs, 35 maps, 30 other illustrations, bibliography, 2002.