Dewey Decimal917.97/940444
SynopsisFor more than thirty-years, Olympic Mountains Trail Guide has been the ultimate resource for hiking Washington's famed Olympic Peninsula. This magical region contains some of the best the state offers: ancient forests, luxuriant river vallyes, lush meadows filled with wildflowers, sparkling lakes nestled in craggy cirques, and endless views of snowcapped, glaciated peaks. Whether you're looking for a day hike in the Hoh rain forest, an unforgettable backpacking trip in the higher alpine, or simply a short walk on a nature trail, you'll find what you need in this reliable guide. Features include: New research and updated descriptions of 206 trails, including 30 all-new routes, Trail locator maps for each of the sixteen watersheds, Complete information on trail access, distance, maps, and more, In-depth sections on history, geology, native plants, and wildlife Book jacket., A guidebook so beloved, its fans teamed up to create this new edition * The most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the Olympics, first published more than 35 years ago * Sales of this new edition benefit Olympic Mountain Rescue Olympic Mountains Trail Guide is a treasured, classic guidebook to one of the region's top hiking destinations. Reading Bob Wood's text is like having an old friend describe last weekend's hike to you. Wood passed away in 2003 but Bill Hoke, Doug Savage, and volunteers from the Peninsula Wilderness Club picked up the reins to do a thorough update. Every trail has been rehiked and fact checked. Every new trailhead or rerouted path is documented in the descriptions, and 30 all-new trails have been added, bringing the total number of hikes to 206 within Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. But Wood's voice and even his original overview maps have been retained, lending this edition a classic tone while the information is decidedly current., The most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the Olympics, first published more than 35 years ago Sales of this new edition benefit Olympic Mountain Rescue Olympic Mountains Trail Guide is a treasured, classic guidebook to one of the region's top hiking destinations. Reading Bob Wood's text is like having an old friend describe last weekend's hike to you. Wood passed away in 2003 but Bill Hoke, Doug Savage, and volunteers from the Peninsula Wilderness Club picked up the reins to do a thorough update. Every trail has been rehiked and fact checked. Every new trailhead or rerouted path is documented in the descriptions, and 30 all-new trails have been added, bringing the total number of hikes to 206 within Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. But Wood's voice and even his original overview maps have been retained, lending this edition a classic tone while the information is decidedly current.