| Northwest Washington: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Contributor(s): Spring, Ira (Author), Raines, Charlie (Foreword by), Washington Trails Association (Author) |
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ISBN: 0898868750 ISBN-13: 9780898868753 Publisher: Mountaineers Books OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2002 Annotation: Sixty-two rough and rugged hiking adventures await spirited trailblazers Escape crowded trailheads by hiking terrific old forest service roads Find a variety of challenging hikes and detailed trail descriptionsTake part in a new movement convert roads to trails The first book of its kind, Roads to Trails: Northwest Washington was put together by a team of dedicated hikers wanting to utilize decommissioned forest service roads as new hiking trails. These trails take the seasoned hiker off the beaten path and offer an unsurpassed wilderness experience. The criteria used to select the hikes for this book reflect the individual hiker's particular biases toward what makes a great hike-spectacular views, alpine meadows, verdant forests, mountain lakes and streams, wildlife, and solitude. There's something for everyone in this book.Find detailed trail descriptions, including mileage, elevations, maps needed, driving directions, and tips for trail maintenance and bushwhacking. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - West - Pacific (ak, Ca, Hi, Or, Wa) - Sports & Recreation | Hiking |
| Dewey: 917.970 |
| LCCN: 2003269006 |
| Series: Roads to Trails |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 5.36" W x 8.26" (0.57 lbs) 190 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Pacific Northwest - Geographic Orientation - Washington - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
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| Publisher Description: * Escape crowded trailheads by hiking terrific old forest service roads * Find a variety of challenging hikes and detailed trail descriptions * Take part in a new movement converting roads to trails The first book of its kind, Roads to Trails: Northwest Washington was put together by a team of dedicated hikers wanting to utilize decommissioned forest service roads as new hiking trails. These trails take the seasoned hiker off the beaten path and offer an unsurpassed wilderness experience. The criteria used to select the hikes for this book reflect the individual hiker's particular biases toward what makes a great hike-spectacular views, alpine meadows, verdant forests, mountain lakes and streams, wildlife, and solitude. There's something for everyone in this book. Find detailed trail descriptions, including mileage, elevations, maps needed, driving directions, and tips for trail maintenance and bushwhacking on the backroads of Washington. |
Contributor Bio(s): Spring, Ira: - Photographer and writer IRA SPRING'S crisp, breathtaking images of the Northwest wilderness have been inspiring outdoor enthusiasts for several decades. His creative stamp can be found in more than forty books on the outdoors, including Mountaineers Books' titles such as, An Ice Ax, A Camera, And A Jar of Peanut Butter. Ira Spring was also one of the original contributers to the 100 Classic Hikes series. One of the Northwest's most active trail lobbyists, Spring was given the 1992 Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Award for his volunteer efforts toward trail preservation and funding. Washington Trails Association: - Washington Trails Association's mission is to preserve, enhance, and promote hiking opportunities in Washington state through collaboration, education, advocacy and volunteer trail maintenance. Learn more or become a member today at, www.wta.org |