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Hiking Inn to Inn

Hike inn to inn - Savor the journey and the destination. Leave the car behind, explore the wild and sleep in a comfortable inn each night.

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About Walkabout California

Europe is renowned for romantic inn to inn pilgrimages, paths worn by centuries of travelers. Adventurers in California are creating a new tradition of multi-day treks from inn to inn in the US. The guides in the Walkabout series describe walks along the wild Pacific Coast, through the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains, in the Cascades and through the parklands around the San Francisco Bay. Each day ends with a comfortable bed, a glass of wine, a good meal and maybe even a hot tub. Some of the hikes can take a week, but many can be enjoyed in a weekend. Some are challenging, but many are perfect for the casual hiker. At the end of each chapter you will find details of the route and information about places to stay. So, strap on your hiking boots and load up your daypack. Leave the car behind, and explore some of the most beautiful wilderness in the world. Visit the Walkabout California store to purchase trip guides for $4.99. Take a Walkabout California – hiking from inn to inn.

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Welcome to the Walkabout community! This is an international venue where you can read and share stories about inn to inn vacations.
With a light daypack and a few reservations you can travel for days on California's breathtaking coastline or in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, each night recovering your energy with a delicious meal, a comfortable bed, and maybe even a hot tub. Hiking inn to inn is an age old tradition. Please share your own stories, pictures and resources about human-powered travel from around the world.

Learn more about these Walkabouts - hiking from inn to inn:
* The Marin Coast
* Crossing the Sierra on the Emigrant Trail
* The Mendocino Coast
* Monterey Bay
* Exploring Lassen Volcanic National Park

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Exploring Lassen Volcanic National Park

Along the Pacific Rim’s Ring of Fire, the Cascade Mountains reach as far north as Mt. Garibaldi in British Columbia. This range of massive volcanoes stretches south through Washington, Oregon and Northern California. At its southern tip lies Lassen Peak, resting from its most recent eruption in 1917. Surrounding the mountain is Lassen Volcanic National Park, a wild and exotic Northern California treasure.
There are two walkabouts through this enchanted land. The first, a two day 22.2 mile hike,… Continue

Posted by Tom Courtney on June 26, 2009 at 8:30am

Walkabout the Marin Coast

This is a moderate 38.2 mile, four day hike along some of the most beautiful and dramatic coastline in the world. It starts in the Marin Headlands, a short distance from San Francisco, and ends at Point Reyes National Seashore. The first two days of hiking are easy strolls. The second two are longer with some elevation gain, but still moderate hikes. Along the way the trail passes through three coastal villages: Muir Beach, Stinson Beach, and Bolinas, each offering interesting places to stay and… Continue

Posted by Tom Courtney on March 20, 2009 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

Walkabout the Mendocino Coast

This is an easy 14.1 mile two day hike, a perfect romantic holiday traipsing along the rugged and beautiful Mendocino Coast. Along the way, you stay in charming inns, dine on sumptuous cuisine, and explore the lush forests of the coastal range and the headlands along the edge of the wild Pacific. Take an extra day or two to wander the coast or to get a massage at the Little River Inn. Enjoy the many pleasures that the historic town of Mendocino has to offer – fine dining, taverns, inns, music, s… Continue

Posted by Tom Courtney on December 30, 2008 at 3:00pm

Walkabout the Monterey Bay from Inn to Inn

“There is more to life than increasing its speed.”
~ Gandhi
Who has stood on a beach that stretches all the way to the horizon and not felt a primal longing to walk, perhaps all day, to see how far it goes, to explore that region where sea meets shore? Satisfy that yearning on this 37 mile, four day hike on the edge of the Monterey Bay. The protected waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary teem with ocean and bird life. You’ll hike pristine beaches and have miles all to yourself. En… Continue

Posted by Tom Courtney on February 4, 2009 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

Crossing the Sierra on the Emigrant Trail

This is a challenging 41.6 mile hike that crosses the Sierra Nevada from east to west. It passes through some of the most breathtaking parts of these majestic mountains, traveling along the trail of the pony express and in the footsteps of adventurers who once sought fortune in the gold rush of the mid-1800s. There are three days of hiking, each ending at a beautiful mountain resort. Take an extra rest day or two, and enjoy the good food, peaceful settings and a relaxing sauna. The hike crosses… Continue

Posted by Tom Courtney on June 20, 2008 at 5:00pm