Mountain Bike! San Francisco Bay Area

by Skye Kraft

The San Francisco Bay Area is known for its natural diversity -- its forested areas, mountainous peaks, and coastal environments make for an array of outdoor experiences. Mountain bikers of all skill and intensity levels will find many exciting paths to take in this detailed and exhaustive guide.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0897326598
• ISBN13: 9780897326599
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
• Length: 237 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A book well worth buying...

I bought this book after meeting Skye at a presentation he gave at REI in Berkeley. It is obvious that he really knows the bay area well and of course loves mountain biking. The trail maps are very easy to understand and he does a good job of explaining how to stay on the correct trail. I've found some really cool trails because of this book: currently one of my favorites is Bolinas Ridge Trail. I've got a few other books but I really like how clear the elevation maps are and he rates each ride in a number of ways in the beginning: by mileage, feet of climbing, rides with jumps, extreme drops, lonely & crowded rides, the level of maintenance, if they are flat/steep, scenic, creek/river rides, lake rides, wildlife rides, etc. He does a really good job. Like others have said he even recommends a place to eat after the ride. It's pretty current too (2008) so the descriptions are up to date accurate. It got 40 rides, you can't go wrong!

great local guide!

Skye Kraft definitely knows his stuff! This is a great guide, written by a local that knows his way around the bay area. Kind of a must have for anyone spending time or living the SF Bay area that wants to know the best mountain bike trails.

A real biker

The most complete guide to the bay area I have seen; very well done including his favorite after ride pizza or coffee shop!