Take a Hike Seattle: Hikes Within Two Hours of the City [Paperback]

Scott Leonard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 19, 2006

Beautiful lakes, sparkling bays, rugged peaks, lush hills, and countless islands comprise the outlying area of the bustling city of Seattle. Because there is such stunning scenery around the city, hiking in Seattle is more than a trek around town. Scott Leonard shows you the best hikes in and around Seattle. All hikes within the guide take less than two hours to reach by car, with details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach each trailhead.

Let Scott show you all the worthwhile hikes, from short, flat routes suitable for families to day-long, steep treks for more advanced hikes. Scott's Best Hike lists include: Best Easy Hikes, Best Hikes to Summits, Best Hikes with Kids, and more. Each hike profile contains practical information including point-by-point trail navigation, contact information, facilities, fees, parking instructions, and an easy-to-use map for each trail. From Olympic Peninsula across Pugel Sound, and to the Cascade Mountains, your trip begins with Moon Take a Hike Seattle.

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing (April 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566919908
• ISBN-13: 978-1566919906
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,437,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Take a Hike Seattle, September 17, 2008

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E. Dallas "Avid hiker" (Woodinville) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Take a Hike Seattle: Hikes Within Two Hours of the City (Paperback)

I've been using this book for a couple of years. I really like how it is organized and cross referenced. Also, the trip descriptions are very clear and easy to read. The reason I'm only giving it 3 stars is because of the large amount of typos spread through the driving directions. For example, in several places he tells the reader to "drive I-90 north to Everett" (I-90 doesn't GO to Everett) or he'll refer to the wrong exit or will describe the exit incorrectly. If you buy this book, just be sure to double check the driving directions elsewhere! And it would be nice if the author could provide errata for the book on his web site.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Author's Comment, February 23, 2007

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Scott Leonard (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Take a Hike Seattle: Hikes Within Two Hours of the City (Paperback)

Take a Hike Seattle was a labor of love for me. I included many of my favorite hikes in the Seattle area. I hiked every trail and ensured that all descriptions and directions are spot-on accurate. All hike listings are day hikes within 2 hours of Seattle. Listings range from kid-friendly walks to amazing wilderness hikes. With maps, directions, and short summaries, Take a Hike Seattle is a guide geared to help you easily pick a hike and get on the trail

Cheers, Scott

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, July 18, 2006

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Andrew Otwell "heyotwell" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Take a Hike Seattle: Hikes Within Two Hours of the City (Paperback)

We're new to Seattle, and find the outdoor options almost overwhelming. Cascades? Olympics? Mount Ranier? Something else? This book lists plenty of hikes for all experience levels, nearly all of which you can do in a day. There's a great variety, and almost every one of them sounds appealing. We like it a lot!