From the stark yet scenic stretches in the northeast, to the peaks of the Olympic Mountains on the west, and everywhere in between, Mountain Biking Washington provides fat-tire enthusiasts with the skinny on where to ride. Ride along rail-trails in Iron Horse State Park; challenge yourself on spectacular singletrack in the Methow Valley; or plunge downhill on the slopes of the South Cascades. Mountain bikers of all abilities will enjoy the classic assortment of rides included in this book. Detailed ride descriptions make it easy to find the trailheads and follow the routes-helping you stay on track with accurate distances keyed to easy-to-read maps and ratings for physical and technical difficulty. Elevation graphs are also included.
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This single volume covers 55 rides and features detailed riding directions, easy-to-follow maps, and instructions on finding the trailheads. Gordon Black forded rivers, got lost, muddy, scratched and endured baking heat to research some of the best rides in Washington.
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Mountain Biking Washington is a decent introductory guidebook, but readers should consult other guidebooks for more detailed information. Though it isn't bad, it is very generic. Black provides relatively detailed descriptions of the trails and decent driving directions (no maps for driving directions). The trails he describes are representative of Washington, though not comprehensive (Black acknowledges this).The problem with Mountain Biking Washington isn't what it has, but what it doesn't have. It contains few photographs and though trail directions and descriptions are relatively accurate, it isn't detailed enough. In particular, trail maps are often sketchy and difficult to read (especially when you are riding). Black provides only limited information related to available lodging near trails, local bike shops, or other useful information. The information provided is limited to trails and directions. No information about local towns or other interesting attractions is provided. Mountain Biking Washington is an adequate guidebook for residents of Washington state, but visitors would be better served to find a more comprehensive guidebook with more detailed information. Not a bad book for the price, but there are much better guidebooks for $3 or $4 more.
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