Hiking and Cycling the California Missions Trail
Cicerone Press (Verlag)
978-1-78631-113-9 (ISBN)
A guidebook to walking or cycling the California Missions Trail. The 802 mile (1291km) pilgrimage route from Sonoma to San Diego links 21 Christian missions founded by the Spanish over 200 years ago. It can be enjoyed by walkers of all abilities, or alternatively, 95% of the route is also suitable for road bikes.
The Missions Trail is described in 20 stages of between 16 and 60 miles (26–97km), with alternative options for cyclists. It can be walked in 50–60 days or cycled in 12–20 days.
GPX files available to download
1:100,000 mapping plus larger-scale town maps for key locations
Handy route summary tables and pilgrim lodging listings help you plan your itinerary
Detailed information about refreshments and facilities along the route
Advice on planning and preparation
The history of the missions, as well as the story of the Native Americans who originally shaped the landscape
Sanford 'Sandy' Brown is an author, community activist, long-distance walker, and ordained minister from Seattle, Washington. In 2020, Sandy joined Cicerone Press as Associate Publisher for Caminos and Pilgrimages. Since 2008, when he trekked the Camino de Santiago, he has walked over 13,000km on pilgrim trails in Europe. He records his pilgrim adventures in his popular blog, www.caminoist.org.
Overview map
Overview profile Mission Sonoma to Mission San Diego
Map key
Route summary table
Introduction
California's natural history
The era of Native peoples
Spanish exploration on the West Coast of North America
Missionaries, soldiers, and settlers bring an ecological upheaval
The mission era
The Mexican era
The Early American period: gold rush, land rush—and genocide
A multicultural California emerges
A new walking and cycling route features California history
Planning your walk or ride
Northbound or southbound?
Where to begin and how to get there and back
When to go
Walking or cycling the route
Where to stay
Where to eat
How much money should I budget?
How do I secure my credential?
Tips for making the most of your walk
Topography of the route
Training for your walk or ride
What to pack
Health and well-being
How to use this guide
Route summary information
Route descriptions
Maps
App, GPX tracks, and accommodation downloads
Bay Area section: Sonoma to Santa Cruz
Prologue Sonoma, California
Stage 1 Mission Sonoma to Mission San Rafael
Stage 2 Mission San Rafael to Mission San Francisco
Stage 3 Mission San Francisco to Mission San Jos&##xe9;
Stage 4 Mission San Jos&##xe9; to Mission Santa Clara
Stage 5 Mission Santa Clara to Mission Santa Cruz
North Central Coast section: Santa Cruz to San Miguel
Stage 6 Mission Santa Cruz to Mission San Juan Bautista
Stage 7 Mission San Juan Bautista to Mission Carmel
Stage 8 Mission Carmel to Mission Soledad
Stage 9 Mission Soledad to Mission San Antonio
Stage 10 Mission San Antonio to Mission San Miguel
South Central Coast section: San Miguel to Ventura
Stage 11 Mission San Miguel to Mission San Luis Obispo
Stage 12 Mission San Luis Obispo to Mission La Purísima
Stage 13 Mission La Purísima to Mission Santa In&##xe9;s
Stage 14 Mission Santa In&##xe9;s to Mission Santa Barbara
Stage 15 Mission Santa Barbara to Mission San Buenaventura
South Coast section: Ventura to San Diego
Stage 16 Mission San Buenaventura to Mission San Fernando Rey
Stage 17 Mission San Fernando Rey to Mission San Gabriel
Stage 18 Mission San Gabriel to Mission San Juan Capistrano
Stage 19 Mission San Juan Capistrano to Mission San Luis Rey
Stage 20 Mission San Luis Rey to Mission San Diego
Appendix A Stage planning table
Appendix B Useful contacts
Appendix C Missions, historical locations, state and national parks
Appendix D Bibliography
| Erscheinungsdatum | 15.12.2022 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 45 maps, 20 elevation profiles and over 80 colour photos |
| Verlagsort | Kendal |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 116 x 172 mm |
| Gewicht | 350 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Motor- / Rad- / Flugsport |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78631-113-5 / 1786311135 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78631-113-9 / 9781786311139 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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