In this completely revised edition, hikers of every skill level will find 100 daytrips and overnight backpacks from the high altitude of the south cascades to the. Describes 100 good hikes from all six new england states, with color photos and maps. Please call 18002624455 for assistance with your order. Pacific northwest hiking books and guides seattle outdoors. William sullivan, author with 12 published books on oregon travel, history and hiking, writes for oregon. A guide to the states greatest hiking adventures state hiking guides series lazenby, oliver on. The authoritative guide for planning a trip along the oregonwashington section of the pacific crest trail. Three hours east of vancouver and 28 miles south of the tricities area, 112acre plymouth park is a southern washington park with beach access managed by the u. Hiking is a potentially risky activity, and the entire risk for users of this field guide is assumed by the user, and in no event shall trailkeepers of oregon be liable for any injury or damages suffered as a result of relying on content in this field guide. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Books ebooks shirts sweatshirts hats stickers coaching misc. Hiking, biking and paddling books for the active outdoor lifestyle. We work with the best professional writers possible and draw upon the experience of our programs staff and chapter leaders from maine to washington, d. The book includes sections on weather, camping, preparing for hikes, safety, and suggestions for easy and moderate hikes.
Gps surveyed map of western and southern white mountains printed on waterproof tyvek. The reason is the deep loess soils and long growing season that support dryland wheat farming and irrigated agriculture, despite a desert climate with less than 15 inches of rain each year. This guide is written and maintained by hikers from the oregon hikers forum, and is a place to learn about great hikes and destinations our beautiful region from the people who know the area best. Take your camera and capture breathtaking scenery along the way. It was one of the first hikes we did when we moved to washington.
Washington is a great way to extend your hiking through threeseasons a hikes at a glance chart in the front of the book lists best time to go for each trail. The best hikes in the southern appalachians usa today. Pacific northwest hiking books and guides the first book everyone should read, or in my opinion, own, is mountaineering. This section begins at the bridge of the gods elev. A guide to the areas greatest hiking adventures regional hiking series bernstein, art, urness, zach on. This short yet scenic hike in the issaquah alps is a great introductory hike for beginners. No more scanning and printing pages to bring along on the trail.
While its important to find gear that works for you based on your individual needs, it can be helpful to hear about what works for others. Mount washington 6,288 feet, the highest peak east of the mississippi and north of the carolinas, hangs over the valley. Jun 29, 2012 great hikes for kids in washington state outings and activities family fun youre stuck inside staring at your computer screen or watching your children stare at one of their own screens. A guide to the states greatest hiking adventures state hiking guides series. The authoritative guide for planning a trip along the oregon washington section of the pacific crest trail. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. With one click on any of the book covers or links on this site you will be instantly transported to and, through the magic of ecommerce, will be able to purchase these and many other fine titles from their expansive collection. Metro portland washington park portlands old town oregon coast cascade head cape disappointment tillamook head cape lookout historic astoria heceta head lighthouse oregon dunes shore acres state park bandon beachfront islands sweet. Love the convenient ebook format, with zoomable maps. Welcome to the oregon hikers field guide a guide for hiking in oregon and southern washington. Buy a cheap copy of 100 hikes in washington s south cascades. Southeast washington is an anomaly in the inland northwest, having little public land compared with other regions. Not only does the book have the latest updates about reopened trails in the columbia gorge after the eagle creek fire, it suggests new trails that are not damaged or crowded.
In association with, hikenh brings you an online bookstore that you dont even have to leave your seat to shop in. Spread across a vast swath of land in tennessee, north carolina, south carolina and georgia, the southern appalachians include some of the most remote and scenic terrain in the entire mountain range. A new amc guide with information on all of the important places in southern new hampshire including monadnock, pawtuckaway, and other great places. Printed on waterproof paper, these pacific crest national scenic trail maps are unique in their coverage, focusing only on the trail itself and. Cheryl strayed goodreads author shelved 318 times as hiking avg rating 4. Guidebook author, outdoors writer and photographer. Shop for washington and oregon hiking guidebooks at rei free shipping on all orders. With more than 2,500 miles of trails, hiking in wisconsin is a treasured pastime for people of all ages. Amc books core publications appeal to novices and day visitors as well as outdoor enthusiasts in the activity areas of hiking and paddling, and helping kids and families enjoy the outdoors.
Even if youre inexperienced, you can still take plenty of shorter routes around washington to be surrounded by mesmerizing scenery. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The portland vancouver areas favorite guidebook keeps getting better. We regret we are unable to process orders online for our canadian customers. The 2020 edition includes a dozen new trails and adds 16 pages. I was expecting grand views right from the start, but it turned out to be mostly in the dreaded green tunnel. This edition has been replaced by an updated, expanded third. The pacific crest trail pct is the jewel in the crown of americas scenic trails, spanning 2,650 miles from mexico to canada. Neighboring mount rainier national park, the wilderness southern portion is replete with lakes, ponds and pools.
This 30th edition has been thoroughly updated and revised posttropical storm irene, with accurate descriptions of more than 500 trails, as well as trip planning advice, safety information, and a checklist of new hampshires 4,000footers. Come discover a new waterfall trail near hood river, an overlooked wildflower hike. A guide to the areas greatest hiking adventures regional hiking series. New volume in washingtons bestselling hiking guidebook series. Join us in thanking these generous businesses for their support of the pacific crest trail. Southern california mountaineers books, november 2017. Newly updated for 30th edition of the amc white mountain. Ive bought over a dozen nw hiking books over the years, and ill be hiking my way though this book in the next year or so. We agree to start hiking by 6, one of the things i have to get.
Not only does the book have the latest updates about reopened trails in the columbia gorge after the eagle creek fire, it. Southwest washington hikes hiking in portland, oregon. The beginning of the end the first half of washington was a weird place for me. This is the bible of outdoor adventuring and the 50th anniversary edition is a very nice edition. Hiking guide wtas hiking guide is the most comprehensive database of hikes in washington, and comprises content from eight guidebooks, user submitted info, and data compiled by wta. The pacific crest national scenic trail pct traces a 2,650mile route from the californiamexico border north to the border of washington and canada. The human experience on the mountain is beyond measure for example, last year 350,000 people visited the summits mount washington state park in five months. Not only does the book have the latest updates about reopened trails in the columbia gorge after the eagle creek fire, it suggests new trails that are not damaged.
As a hiking destination, the san juan islands of washington and their sister islands to the north offer scores of parks and preserves, hundreds of miles of trails catering to hikers of all levels, and yearround accessibility. Great hikes for kids in washington state outings and activities family fun youre stuck inside staring at your computer screen or watching your children stare at. Amc southern new hampshire trail guide 4th edition of amc guidebook provides comprehensive coverage of cardigan, monadnock, and several state parks, plus many other hills and preserves. Digital versions of sullivans books are now available from amazon kindle for 9. Shop for books and maps at rei free shipping on all orders. Great hikes for kids in washington state parentmap. Sullivan new hikes in northwest oregon and southwest. The first half of washington was a weird place for me.
National scenic area, silver star scenic area, portlandvancouver to the dalles. Hiking doesnt always have to be long and strenuous. Buy a cheap copy of 100 hikes in washingtons south cascades. Author of more than a dozen books on washington hiking, craig brings his own energy, passion, and expertise to this new edition thats every bit as gorgeous as its popular predecessor.
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