The Inland Empire, with its mountain, foothill, valley, and desert recreational opportunities, is a hiker's paradise.



Afoot & Afield: Inland Empire describes more than 250 noteworthy hikes, ranging from easy to very strenuous, in this comprehensive hiking guide to the length and breadth of the Inland Empire. These hikes explore Southern California's three tallest mountains; the stark beauty of the high desert, including Joshua Tree National Park and Mojave National Preserve; as well as trails that wind through urban and regional parks. Each hike is shown on custom-created maps that also include GPS waypoints. The maps alone are worth the price of the book.