Description
A historic connection through California.
The California Missions Trail connects the 21 historic Spanish mission stations between Sonoma and San Diego. The route passes through varied landscapes including urban environments, agricultural areas, and coastal sections. The book places the journey in a cultural-historical context, showing how these sites can be experienced as parts of a longer journey rather than isolated roadside visits.
For both hiking and cycling.
The guide provides route information for walkers and describes alternatives suitable for cyclists. The total distance is approximately 1,290 km and represents an extensive project, but the trip can also be divided. You can choose sections based on available time and interest, using the book to plan shorter journeys between specific historic sites.
Maps and facilities along the route.
Maps at 1:100,000 scale, route descriptions, and information on accommodation and local facilities provide planning support. The book helps illustrate how towns and landscapes are linked and how logistics influence choices. It is useful for assessing daily distances and deciding between following a longer continuous stretch or exploring certain parts more thoroughly.
A major journey with varied local conditions.
Heat, traffic, and distances between stops must be assessed according to the specific section and mode of travel. The route is not a single uniform trail or separate cycle path through the entire state. The guide is suitable for independent travelers who wish to prepare thoroughly and use updated local information alongside the book when determining transport, visits, and accommodation before and during the journey.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher grew from a community of climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share detailed knowledge of their routes—a tradition that still characterizes the publisher’s books on hiking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: The Reverend Sandy Brown. English language. 320 pages. First edition, published 2023. ISBN 9781786311139.
