 Hiking Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness:
Day Hikes and Easy Overnights
by Jeffrey Smoot (Author) (Paperback - May 2003)
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Product Details
- Paperback: 243 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.63 x 8.86 x 6.38
- Publisher: Falcon Publishing Company; 1st edition (May 2003)
- ISBN: 0762711760
- Amazon.com Sales Rank: 1,856,592
Book Description
Miles of hiking trails surround the more than 600 glacier-carved lakes tucked among the craggy peaks of the central Cascade Range that are the centerpiece of this magnificent wilderness. Alpine Lakes has been called Washington's "Backyard Wilderness" because it is within an hour's drive of half the state's population and outdoor recreation opportunities abound.
Back Cover Copy
Lace up your boots and sample sixty-two of the finest hiking trails the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area has to offer. This rugged, 393,000-acre region at the southern margin of the North Cascades provides breathtaking scenery and a variety of challenges and elevations. Choose from easy outings along the Skykomish River, exhilarating summit ascents near Snoqualmie Pass, backcountry treks around Stevens Pass, and sublime parkland hikes in the Teanaway River area. Veteran hiker and outdoors writer Jeff Smoot will introduce you to these and more. Inside you'll find: up-to-date trail information; accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails; difficulty ratings for each hike; optional side trips and overnight hikes; zero-impact hiking and camping tips.
About the Author
Jeff Smoot is a climber, hiker, and author based in Seattle, Washington. His other books include Adventure Guide to Mount Rainier and Rock Climbing Washington.
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