Secret Walks & Staircases in Santa Cruz

Download or read book Secret Walks & Staircases in Santa Cruz written by Debbie Bulger and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secret Walks & Staircases in Santa Cruz is a guidebook to interesting walks in Santa Cruz California ranging from one mile to more than six miles. The vibrant route descriptions reveal the location of dozens of unmarked stairways and hidden passageways in this California Central Coast town. The featured walks lead to scenic vistas, historic structures, and natural areas. There are 44 detailed maps to aid the user. The more than 130 photographs include over 75 way-finding pictures and numerous photos of plants and animals likely to be seen by the walker. All walks are rated by distance and elevation gain. Useful data are provided about the effectiveness of pedestrian safety infrastructure such as median islands and flashing beacons.