50 Trail Runs in Washington (Trail Running) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "The Cascade Mountains, the coastal ranges, the Columbia River, and the Pacific Ocean give Washington state some of the most beautiful and varied trails in..." (more)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 236 pages
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books; 1 edition (April 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898867150
• ISBN-13: 978-0898867152
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #270,274 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" for Trail Runners, March 21, 2002

By	"twr236" (Redmond, WA United States) - See all my reviews

As someone who has run a number of the trails described in this book I would say it's a "must have" for anyone who wants to explore some great trail runs in Washington state. The author does a wonderful job of describing the trails, rating their difficulty, highlighting points of interest and even suggesting alternative activities at the same location (e.g. shorter nature trails) for our non-running family and friends!

All the trails I run are covered in this book, and there are dozens described that I can't wait to explore. As an additional bonus there are numerous tips from the author on what type of gear and supplies are useful to a trail runner and tips and tricks to get you "there and back again."

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get off of that asphalt!, April 2, 2002

By	Bill McKimmie (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This is a great guide to trail running in general and to the trails of Washington. It will appeal to the hardened veteran, the novice, or even the armchair runner. Walkers and hikers will also find it a good resource. General trail running information, equipment, cautions and rewards are discussed in the front section of the book. The trails are regionalized for quick access. Through use of maps, elevation charts, photos, and difficulty ratings it is easy to tell at a glance which trail fits your time frame and energy level on any given day. Rather than a bland description, a bit of history, geology and humor is included to make each trail more personal and enticing. The photos give a great preview of the beauty of each trail. If this book doesn't help you get off of the asphalt and enjoy the beauty and spirituality of the wilderness I don't know what will.