Schad (astronomy and physical science, San Diego Mesa College) has run or hiked thousands of miles of distinct trails throughout California, in the Southwest, and in Mexico, and is the author of several books on hiking, running, and cycling in Southern California. He presents an updated guidebook for some 200 hikes in 29 regions within an hour's drive of Los Angeles and its close-in suburbs, ranging from coast, foothill, mountain, and desert terrain. The text has been fully updated and expanded for the third edition, and includes new maps and 24 new trips. Illustrated with b&w photographs. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)