Customer Reviews

The Creaky Knees Guide Washington: The 100 Best Easy Hikes in the State

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I'm sorry to give this book such a low rating, but it does not at all fulfill its "creaky knees" walks promise. In fact, one of the walks it recommends is one of the toughest in the area and, besides that, has a road available to drive to the top in place of the walk! It constantly comments that a walk is "tough on knees" - so why is it included in the book then? I am very disappointed, and didn't find many new places to walk without considerable impact on the knees.

I'm not necessarily in the "Creaky Knees" category yet, but I love this book because I'm an out-of-shape hiker looking for easier graded hikes. This book fits the bill perfectly. Written with a frank, humorous slant, the descriptions of the hikes never fail to amuse. My favorite part about this book is the hike categories. However, some of these hikes are quite a bit tougher, and I'm not sure I would specifically rate them suitable for "creaky knees." But all in all, a great addition to my hiking library.

Very readable style, well-researched, frank ratings on all trails. Enough hikes to get started and build in stamina. The book needs an overview map; provided maps don't show region.

I purchased this book because I do not have one of the ligaments in one of my knees, but my husband and I love hiking. I can't do super strenuous hikes, so this book is the perfect solution. It is laid out per geographic area, so if you are planning on hiking central Washington, for example, you flip to that section of the book to find a hike suitable for you. Each hike is rated for difficulty, so I can pick & choose which ones I want to hike.

Other reviewers have complained that some hikes aren't for "creaky knees" since they are too difficult. Those observations are not valid since hiking ability IS quite subjective. What I might find to be quite difficult could be a 'walk in the park' for you. What Mr.Blair does is streamlines each hike so that you can compare them all objectively. Just because it is in the book doesn't mean you HAVE to hike it!

One comment I saw mentions that you can drive to the destination, so why is it included...well, reader, that's kinda missing the point, isn't it? This is a hiking book, so it's going to include hikes you can do.

I appreciate the guides for how to get to these hike-in points. A lot of other books out there give you such vague instruction that it is difficult or next-to-impossible to find your trail. Some trails you can lose your way. Mr.Blair does an excellent job describing in detail how to get to your trailhead and then any difficulties you may encounter.

This book is well-researched, you can tell that he has hiked these trails himself & it's not just hearsay or something he got out of a different book. I highly recommend this book for those who love hiking in Washington state. Whether you've got creaky knees, have children, you are out of shape, for family outings or daytrips or are hiking in an area unfamiliar to you. It is fun & easy to read & understand. Happy Trails!

I received this book today 6/4/11 and I think this is the quickest service I have EVER received for an online purchase! Incredible time and quality! Extrememly pleased!~ Thank you!

Avail. here at a decent price. No interest in reading it personally, bought as a gift - opinion of reader is unknown.