Best Easy Day Hikes Fresno includes descriptions and detailed maps for seventeen easy-to-follow trails, from urban paths to scenic routes in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, many along the San Joaquin River. Enjoy the Pine Flat Lake as you follow the Edison Point Loop; stand above the tumbling San Joaquin on the Bridge Trail; or get a good workout on the Lewis S. Eaton Trail. Look inside for:¿ Casual hikes to half-day adventures¿ Hikes for everyone, including families¿ Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps¿ Trail Finder for best hikes for children,water lovers, or dogs¿ GPS coordinates

Tracy Salcedo-Chourré has been writing and editing outdoor guidebooks for almost twenty years. A former newspaper reporter, columnist, and editor, she has written Best Easy Day hikes guides for the San Francisco Bay Area, Reno, Sacramento, Denver, Boulder, and Aspen, among others. She is also author of Hiking Lassen Volcanic National Park, California's Missions and Presidios, Best Rail Trails California, and Exploring Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area, all FalconGuides. Also an educator, Salcedo-Chourré resides in California's Wine Country with her husband, three sons, and the family pets.