About the Author

John Soares grew up near Redding, hiking in the Sierra before going on to explore trails all over the world. He is the author of several guidebooks, including 100 Classic Hikes: Northern California, now in its fourth edition, and Day Hiking: Mount Shasta, Lassen & Trinity Alps Regions. Visit him online at NorthernCaliforniaHikingTrails.com and on Facebook @JohnSoaresHikingGuidebookAuthor.