Book excerpt: Discover terrific hiking trails in the semi-secret area of the Sierra known as the Feather River Country, located 60 miles north of Lake Tahoe. Among the book's 101 hikes are trails to 9 sparkling waterfalls, 12 spectacular mountain peaks, 13 historic gold mines, 7 ghost towns and ghost camps, 14 lush meadows, 37 crystal-clear alpine lakes, a zillion wildflowers, and the world's tallest outhouse. Enjoy a short day hike, a week-long backpacking loop, or something in between, all at moderate elevations between 4,000 and 7,500 feet. The book has detailed route descriptions, 124 color pictures, and a color map of each hike, as well as information on backpack campsites and cross-country and snowshoe routes.