John McKinney, The Trailmaster

⛰ 280 State Parks visited
🥾 1,600 mile CA Coastal Trail hiked
📚 30 books written
📰 18 yrs LA Times hiking columnist
🎒 Every trail tells a story #HikeOn

John McKinney shares his unique trail philosophy in his talks, films & 30 hiking- themed books: inspiring narratives, top-selling guides, books for children

True to his motto “Every trail tells a story,” John is particularly passionate about sharing the stories of California trails. The intrepid Eagle Scout is the only one to have visited & written about all 280 California State Parks and to solo-hike the entire length of the CA coast, a tale he tells in the critically acclaimed Hiking on the Edge: Dreams, Schemes & 1600 Miles on the California Coastal Trail

For 18 years, as the LA Times hiking columnist, The Trailmaster captivated readers with his dispatches from Golden State trails. John continues to delight hikers with his colorful stories & trusted trail accounts. When he says “Take a hike,” you know it will be a good one