Mile-by-mile descriptions and maps for more than 100 hikes eliminate the guesswork of hiking in this mountain paradise east of Puget Sound. From short day hikes to long backpack expeditions, Hiking the North Cascades is a passport to one of the most beautiful mountain areas in North America.
Easily accessible from Everett, the mostly paved road is the taking-off point for some of the region's most popular trails. Threading together the Sauk and Stillaguamish river valleys, the area contains great biological and scenic ...
This guide covers Mount Baker, the North Cascades Highway (SR 20) corridor, North Cascades National Park, Winthrop and the Methow Valley, the Pasayten Wilderness area, parts of Glacier Peak Wilderness, and the Mountain Loop Highway.
GETTING THERE From Everett, take exit 195 off of I5, turning left onto E Grand Avenue. In 0.5 mile bear right onto E Marine View Drive, following it for 1 mile to State Route 529. Continue north on SR 529, crossing the Snohomish River ...
Even here, in a mountain range designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its superlative natural phenomena, and exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance, not all scenery is created equal....
Since the book is organized in the way that people travel -- by major roads and highways -- it's easy to find trails without having to cross-reference three or four different guides.
Now fully updated and featuring full-color photography, the Day Hike! series was written for people who want to spend their days in the mountains and their nights at home.
Best Easy Day Hikes North Cascades features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps of twenty-three easily manageable hikes through this remote mountainous land clad in glaciers, azure lakes, and sparkling waterfalls—from the broad, ...
Whether seeking a short jaunt, day hike, or overnight backpack trip, you are sure to find everything you need to know in this updated guide.
The relaunch of this popular series now includes full-color photographs of every hike in addition to topographical maps, trail descriptions, and more.
You want the trail that takes off left, the Savage Memorial Trail, named in honor of former state and U.S. Representative Charles R. Savage of Shelton. On well-built trail, travel through mature stands of fir and cedar, making your way ...