• The best 66 short hikes in the Southern Sierra
• Handy appendices to find the Sierra hikes you desire
• Two trip summary tables

An area that's larger than the entire European Alps, the South Sierra offers unparalleled beauty and extensive hiking options. The drive to the various trailheads alone will take you past the largest trees in the world, provide dramatic views of some of the deepest canyons in the United States, and reveal splendid glimpses of the highest peak in the lower 48 states.