Best Hikes Seattle

Simple Strolls, Day Hikes, and Longer Adventures

Description

Discover 42 epic hikes within an hour of Seattle. From mountaintop vistas to urban strolls, this guide covers everything you need to know to plan your outdoor adventure. Each concise hike description includes color photos, thorough directions, turn-by-turn directions and a detailed trail map.

Reviews

"Don’t be fooled by the “Seattle” title; this tomb is much more than the city environ. Discover 42 hikes in the 3rdedition of Best Hikes Seattle from mountaintop vistas to urban strolls including Urban Seattle, Skykomish River Valley, Mountain Loop Highway, “Issaquah Alps” and Snoqualmie River Valley Lowlands and Highlands, and South Puget Sound.

"All hikes are within 60 minutes or 60 miles of downtown Seattle. Each concise hike description includes color photos, comprehensive turn-by-turn directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and a detailed trail map.

"You’ll also find sections on natural history, weather versus climate, the “art” of mileage, what to bring on your hikes, trail etiquette, restrictions and regulations, and information on navigating through the plethora of trail passes needed before hitting the trail."

—Carolyn Price, OutdoorsNW

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