Best Easy Day Hikes Olympic National Park

Author : Erik Molvar
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762753854
Total Pages : 107 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Craig Romano
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 9781594850479
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Erik Molvar
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762753781
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Erik Molvar
Publisher : Falcon Guides
ISBN 13 : 9781493063574
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

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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

Author : Tim McNulty
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 0295743271
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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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

Author : Robert Wood
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594858284
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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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...

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Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Author : Douglas Scott
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781492936367
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Douglas Lorain
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899977324
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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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 2014-07-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a renowned Pacific Northwest outdoors expert, Top Trails: Olympic National Park features the best of the best trails the park has to offer. This guide showcases only the most spectacular scenery and wildlife in a wide selection of routes from all over the peninsula. It includes full descriptions of brand new Mt. Muller Loop and Murhut Falls trails, as well as some truly outstanding but often overlooked hikes, including a 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.

Author : Seabury Blair, Jr.
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
ISBN 13 : 1570619220
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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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.