John McKinney is the author of 25 books about hiking, parklands and nature and loves to share the natural treasures of his native state of California. "HIKE Southern California, A Day Hiker's Guide," "HIKE Griffith Park & the Hollywood Hills," and "HIKE Santa Barbara" are among his Southern California guides. John's other guides include "HIKE San Francisco," "HIKE Point Reyes" and "HIKE Yosemite" For 18 years, McKinney, a.k.a. The Trailmaster, wrote a weekly hiking column for the Los Angeles Times and now writes articles and commentaries about nature and outdoor recreation for both print and o...