Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Olympic National Park written by Erik Molvar and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-05-13 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BEST EASY DAY HIKES OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, 2nd edition Erik Molvar An updated guide to the best short—under 5- mile—hikes in Washington's Olympic National Park—perfect for families or people who don't have a lot of time but still want to enjoy this spectacular park. Nearly thirty routes are described in detail with highlights of the hike, approximate hiking time, easy-to-follow directions to the trailhead , and a ranking of the hikes from easy to challenging.
Download or read book Day Hiking written by Craig Romano and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download author Craig Romano's favorite hike from the book, Bogachiel Peak * More than 100 day hikes, with options for linking them to longer routes * Compact, easy-carry size * Two color maps, charts and elevation profiles This handsome guide is full of charts and easy-to-find information that will help you quickly select your ideal hike. And once you're on the trail, you'll enjoy the sidebars on flora and fauna, and historical highlights that accompany many of the routes. There is a full-color front map and then two-color section maps, along with clear driving directions to the trail head, options for nearby camping, ratings for trail difficulty and photos of what you'll see on your hike. Hikes are typically less than 12 miles round trip. The Day Hiking series guidebooks are the most comprehensive and attractive trail guides available for Washington state. **Mountaineers Books designates 1 percent of the sales of select guidebooks in our Day Hiking series toward volunteer trail maintenance. Since launching this program, we've contributed more than $14,000 toward improving trails. For this book, our 1 percent of sales is going to Washington Trails Association (WTA). WTA hosts more than 750 work parties throughout Washington's Cascades and Olympics each year, with volunteers clearing downed logs after spring snowmelt, cutting away brush, retreading worn stretches of trail, and building bridges and turnpikes. Their efforts are essential to the land managers who maintain thousands of acres on shoestring budgets.
Download or read book Hiking Olympic National Park written by Erik Molvar and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HIKING OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, 2nd edition (Falcon) A Guide to the National Park's Greatest Hiking Adventures Erik Molvar This updated guide describes the author's favorite routes among the 585 miles of maintained trails in a wilderness ecosystem that stretches from the beaches of the Pacific to the heart of the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. Hikes range from strenuous glacier crossings to short walks through the park's temperate rain forest. Information includes best season, elevation gain, difficulty, and detailed directions to the trailhead as well as narratives about each hike's highlights, beautiful photos, and accurate maps. Veteran explorer Erik Molvar is an author and executive director of Biodiversity Conservation Alliance, an effective nonprofit conservation organization.
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hiking Guide and Trail Map Bundle written by Erik Molvar and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2022-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fourth edition of Best Easy Day Hikes Olympic National Park features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for thirty-one short, manageable hikes. Veteran author and hiker Erik Molvar describes the best routes for those who have limited time or abilities, without missing out on the area's scenic splendors: majestic spires, Pacific coast beaches, and a rare temperate rain forest ecosystem. Look inside for: Half-hour strolls to full-day adventures Hikes for everyone, including families Hikes ranked from easiest to most challenging Easy-to-use trail maps GPS coordinates
Download or read book 52 Olympic Peninsula Hikes written by Douglas Scott and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This simple to use trail guide gives you 52 awesome hikes around the Olympic National Park and the Olympic Peninsula. With detailed trail descriptions, color images (yes, they are in color!) and tips for hiking each trail, this is your ultimate guide to perfect weekend getaways. From family hikes to full-day leg burners, there are trails for all levels of hikers. With directions to the trailhead, even the most novice of hikers can explore the beauty and wilderness of the Olympic Peninsula Not a hiker? This book also gives you some of the most memorable images from around the rainforests, beaches and mountains of the Olympic National Park.
Download or read book Olympic National Park written by Tim McNulty and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned for its old-growth rain forest, wilderness coast, and glaciated peaks, Olympic National Park is a living laboratory for ecological renewal, especially as the historic Elwha River basin regenerates in the wake of dam removal. In this classic guide to the park, Tim McNulty invites us into the natural and human history of these nearly million acres, from remote headwaters to roadside waterfalls, from shipwreck sites to Native American historical settlements and contemporary resource stewardship, along the way detailing the park’s unique plant and animal life. McNulty reminds us that though “the mountains and rivers remain ‘timeless,’ our understanding of the lifeforms that inhabit them—and the effects our actions have on their future—is an ongoing, ever deepening story.” Color photographs Practical advice on how to make the most of your visit Handy flora and fauna species checklists Inspiring descriptions of endangered species recovery Detailed look at Elwha River restoration after dam removal
Download or read book Across the Olympic Mountains written by Robert Wood and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1988-12-31 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1889 Washington's then governor, Elisha Ferry, called on men of adventure to cross the Olympic Mountains, a range shrouded in mystery. The Seattle Press, the state's primary newspaper, stepped up to the challenge, sponsoring the Press Expedition. And soon departed a band of men into the mountains during one of the worst winters in recorded history...
Download or read book Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula written by Craig Romano and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2007-04-09 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download author Craig Romano's favorite hike from the book, Bogachiel Peak * More than 100 day hikes, with options for linking them to longer routes * Compact, easy-carry size * Two color maps, charts and elevation profiles This handsome guide is full of charts and easy-to-find information that will help you quickly select your ideal hike. And once you're on the trail, you'll enjoy the sidebars on flora and fauna, and historical highlights that accompany many of the routes. There is a full-color front map and then two-color section maps, along with clear driving directions to the trail head, options for nearby camping, ratings for trail difficulty and photos of what you'll see on your hike. Hikes are typically less than 12 miles round trip. The Day Hiking series guidebooks are the most comprehensive and attractive trail guides available for Washington state.
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Download or read book Top Trails Olympic National Park and Vicinity written by Douglas Lorain and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2014-05-19 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Top Trails: Olympic National Park is renowned Pacific Northwest outdoor expert Doug Lorain's newest look into the best of the best trails Olympic National Park has to offer. This guide features only the most spectacular scenery and wildlife of a wide selection of routes from all over the peninsula. It includes full descriptions of brand new trails, Mt. Muller Loop and Murhut Falls, as well as introduces readers to some truly outstanding but too-often overlooked hikes, including a wide range of options from short and easy nature trails to extremely demanding day hikes, to a few of the absolute not-to-be-missed options for overnight travelers. In keeping with the tradition of the Top Trails series, Doug Lorain's new guide will maximize readers' time and enjoyment of Olympic National Park.
Download or read book Day Hike Olympic Peninsula 3rd Edition written by Seabury Blair, Jr. and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook to hiking the best trails in the Olympic Peninsula features 73 unforgettable day hikes in the Olympic Peninsula, from Hoodsport to Hurricane Ridge to the Pacific coast. All hikes in this book are accessible to residents in the metropolitan Seattle area, making it the perfect companion for anyone wanting to spend their days in the mountains and their nights at home. Each trail is rated, and ranges from easy to moderate to extreme, giving newbie hikers or veterans with hundreds of miles on their boots the choices they want. The relaunch of this popular series now includes full-color photographs of every hike in addition to topographical maps, trail descriptions, and more.
Download or read book Day Hike Washington Olympic Peninsula 5th Edition written by Seabury Blair Jr. and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2023-04-25 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the best of the Olympic Peninsula with 73 incredible hikes in and around Olympic National Park, including Hurricane Ridge, the Elwha River, the Hoh Rain Forest, and Hood Canal. Featuring the lush rainforests, mountain vistas, waterfalls, and wild ocean beaches, each trail is rated from easy to extreme, giving first-time or veteran hikers the variety they want, as well as topographical maps, trail descriptions, and more. Includes complete information for 73 great day hikes, including: • Dungeness Spit • Elwha Loop • Green Mountain • Lena Lake • Marmot Pass • Olympic Hot Springs • Kalaloch Beach • Three Forks • and more! The Day Hike! series of full-color hiking guides was written for people who want to spend their days in the mountains and their nights at home. Other titles in the Day Hike! series include: Day Hike! Central Cascades Day Hike! North Cascades Day Hike! Mount Rainier Day Hike! Inland Northwest: Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and Sandpoint
Download or read book Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia written by Taryn Eyton and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-stop resource for hiking backpackers in beautiful British Columbia. Planning your next backpacking adventure? This book covers all the essentials including: 40 overnight hiking trails: discover the many different routes that BC has to offer Packing tips: take only the most essential items with you (plus a few comforts) Permitting: find out what permits you’ll need, and where to get them Camp set-up: tips for where to pitch your tent and how to find water Environmental impact: learn how to Leave No Trace behind in the wilderness This book features backpacking routes from the North Shore up to Pemberton and Lytton and from the Sunshine Coast out to the Similkameen Valley. Beautiful photographs showcase what you’ll see along the way: mountain peaks, alpine meadows, waterfalls, old-growth forests, and more. Every backpacking route in the book includes bonus features: Trail maps and route descriptions Elevation, distance and time information Points of cultural and natural history Pre-planning hints about fees, permits, and reservations Suggested side trips and points of particular interest Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia also shares options for extending an overnight excursion to several nights or a week, and for selecting hikes that match your timeline/fitness level.
Download or read book Hiking the Wonderland Trail written by Tami Asars and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2012-07-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Backpacking" from Hiking the Wonderland Trail "There's no other trip, trail or peak that any backpacker should rank higher on his life list than the Wonderland Trail." - Backpacker magazine * Comprehensive and affectionate guide to one of the nation’s iconic wilderness trails * Everything you need to help plan this 93-mile trek, whether done in one trip or several * Lavish, full-color design, yet informative and practical, with 125 photographs and 18 maps * Find even more details, updates and added trip extensions at hikingthewonderlandtrail.com Washington State's famed Wonderland Trail is a spectacular 93-mile route that circumnavigates Mount Rainier, challenging hikers with its strenuous 22,000 feet of cumulative elevation gain and loss. Hiking the Wonderland Trail: The Complete Guide to Mount Rainier's Premier Trail is an authoritative guidebook penned by Washington native Tami Asars, a professional instructor on hiking the trail, a third-generation hiker of the Cascade mountains, and seven-time hiker of the entire Wonderland Trail. In this guide Asars draws on her experience, covering these essentials: * How to work with the Wonderland Trail permit reservation system, and when to apply * Recommended gear--with a checklist--and ways to reduce pack weight, prevent blisters, and stay warm and dry * How to pack the perfect backpack * Food and fuel caching on the Wonderland, tips and instruction * Detailed camp-to-camp route descriptions and suggested itineraries * How to extend your adventures with the Northern Loop Trail and the Eastside Trail Over the years, Asars has taken extensive notes that she shares at workshops and in the field. Hiking the Wonderland Trail distills her boot-tested knowledge so that everyone can enjoy the magic of Mount Rainier's premier trail.
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks written by Erik Molvar and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Easy Day Hikes Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks features concise descriptions and easy-to-folow maps for twenty-eight short hikes through some of the most spectacular scenery in this natural wonderland. Look inside for:* Half-hour strolls to full-day adventures* Hikes for everyone, including families* Hikes ranked from easiest to most challenging* GPS coordinates for all trailheads
Download or read book Best Hikes Colorado s Front Range written by Abbie Mood and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are endless hiking options in Colorado, and the Front Range is one of the best areas to explore. Best Hikes Colorado’s Front Range highlights the top trails from Fort Collins down to Colorado Springs. The book includes a variety of hikes in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains for everyone from novice hikers to more experienced adventurers. Best Hikes Colorado’s Front Range offers 40 main hikes plus 8 bonus hikes ranging in altitude from 5,000 to 14,000 feet — all within driving distance of Fort Collins, Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs. Inside you’ll find: oWide variety of hikes oAt-a-glance difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees and permits, local information, and much more oAccurate, easy-to-follow directions to the trailhead oDetailed trail descriptions, mile-by-mile directional cues, and GPS-compatible trail maps
Download or read book Day Hike Washington Olympic Peninsula 5th Edition written by Seabury Blair Jr. and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2023-04-25 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the best of the Olympic Peninsula with 73 incredible hikes in and around Olympic National Park, including Hurricane Ridge, the Elwha River, the Hoh Rain Forest, and Hood Canal. Featuring the lush rainforests, mountain vistas, waterfalls, and wild ocean beaches, each trail is rated from easy to extreme, giving first-time or veteran hikers the variety they want, as well as topographical maps, trail descriptions, and more. Includes complete information for 73 great day hikes, including: • Dungeness Spit • Elwha Loop • Green Mountain • Lena Lake • Marmot Pass • Olympic Hot Springs • Kalaloch Beach • Three Forks • and more! The Day Hike! series of full-color hiking guides was written for people who want to spend their days in the mountains and their nights at home. Other titles in the Day Hike! series include: Day Hike! Central Cascades Day Hike! North Cascades Day Hike! Mount Rainier Day Hike! Inland Northwest: Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and Sandpoint
