Walkabout Northern California. Tom Courtney

Popular, proven format: the previous edition sold nearly 11,000 copies, strong numbers for a regional title Market: More than 40 million people went hiking/backpacking in the U.S. in 2016, with reasons ranging from enjoyment of the outdoors to health and exercise 14 walks (or walkabouts) along the Pacific Coast, through the Sierra Nevada Mountains, in the Cascades, and around the San Francisco Bay All the information needed to create a memorable vacation, including maps, mile-by-mile details of the routes, and tips on places to stay and eat Inspirational ideas to simplify travel and reconnect with nature Hike options from casual to challenging, from weekend trips to weeklong treks Fully updated new edition—now in full color