Discover the magic of the Santa Monica Mountains! Los Angeles is the rare metropolis that's bisected by a mountain range--the Santa Monica Mountains. In an effort to share the natural treasures near the city, John McKinney, aka The Trailmaster, collected the best day hikes in the range and created "HIKE the Santa Monica Mountains."The guide is one of the popular books in The Trailmaster Pocket Guide Series, created especially for hikers and designed to fit perfectly in the hiker's pocket or pack. "HIKE the Santa Monica Mountains" details two dozen of the best day hikes in the range and comes complete with The Trailmaster's colorful stories, trusted trail accounts and easy-to-follow maps by master mapmaker Tom Harrison.Wildflowers, waterfalls and wonderful scenery that's been the backdrop for hundreds of movies and thousands of episodes of TV shows are highlights for hikers. Bordered by two of the busiest freeways in the world--the Ventura and the San Diego--the mountains remain a near-wilderness. From Topanga to Malibu to Point Mugu, "Hike the Santa Monica Mountains" shares favorite trails to the range's parks, preserves and special places, Enjoy breathtaking mountaintop views from Inspiration Point, Parker Mesa Overlook and Sandstone Peak. Choose an easy nature walk, moderate family hike or an all-day adventure along the majestic Backbone Trail. Chill-out at waterfalls, meander fields of wildflowers, visit the M*A*S*H site and many more movie and TV locations."HIKE the Santa Monica Mountains" features the best day hikes in the major parks--Topanga State Park, Malibu Creek State Park, Point Mugu State Park and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The pocket guide features a range of hikes for everyone--easy nature hikes, moderate outings and all-day adventures.