50 Hikes with Kids is another handy guide for anyone looking for guidance on finding great places to hike (a previous title in the series covered Washington and Oregon, this time the subject is California).

Again,  the title is being promoted as something designed for “…parents, educators, and caregivers that want to spark a love of nature,” my primary reason for wanting to look through 50 Hikes with Kids is because I am a senior, married to a senior who has limited hiking ability. I was once again looking to find some ideas for day hikes.

The hikes in this book may have been designed to be “perfect for little legs” with distances under four miles and an elevation gain of 900 feet or less, but that also makes them ideal for people in our demographic.

Each entry in books in this series includes simple directions, a detailed map, specifics on the length of the hike and elevation gain, things to see along the way, options for food near the hike, and (hooray!) bathroom access!! There are also some terrific color photographs.

Again, I suggest Timber Press might consider releasing this in a slightly modified  edition with a title along the lines of Day Hikes for Active Seniors. Seriously! This book was perfect for my needs, and I appreciate Timber Press and NetGalley providing a copy in exchange for my honest review. Five stars.