Description: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Seattle by Bryce Stevens, Andrew Weber This guide to 60 of the best hikes in and around Seattle showcases the best of everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Its been 10 years since the release of the first edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Seattle, which makes 2016s third edition the 10th Anniversary Edition! This popular hiking guide has been completely updated by authors Andrew Weber and Bryce Stevens for this new release, featuring three all-new hikes: Evans Creek Preserve, Mount Teneriffe and Teneriffe Falls, and Greider Lakes. Brand-new header info for all 60 hikes includes vital information on hiking with dogs.There is also updated trail information, text, maps, and/or photos, etc., for such hikes as Iron Goat Trail, Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, Dirty Harrys Peak, Flaming Geyser State Park, Mailbox Peak, Franklin Falls, and many others. In addition, the book covers Washington States two newest Wilderness Areas, Wild Sky Wilderness (established 2008) and Alpine Lakes Wilderness (expanded in 2014). Author Biography Thanks to a family scattered around the globe, Andrew Weber grew up a world traveler for life, counting the Canadian Rockies, the beaches of New Zealand, and the deserts of southern Africa among his favorite places. He has been exploring the great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest formore than 20 years, including a successful climb of Mount Rainier in 2005 and a solo circumnavigation of the Wonderland Trail around the mountain in 2002. Working as a freelance journalist and photographer, Andrew has written about a wide range of topics, including cultural events, the arts, and professional sports. He currently resides with his wife, Heather, and two sons, Bennett and Russell, who come along on his adventures whenever they can. A lifelong Washingtonian, Bryce Stevens grew up in the Yakima area, graduated from the University of Washington, and has lived in Seattle for about three decades. He has thoroughly explored the Cascade Range, the Olympic Mountains, and the lowlands of Puget Sound, all while hiking, backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, backcountry snowboarding, and sea kayaking. He discovered his love of outdoor photography while canyoneering in southeastern Utah in 2001 and has returned to the spectacular region many times since. He owns and operates many outdoor and travel-related websites. Bryce lives in the Maple Leaf neighborhood of Seattle with his wife, Julie, and their two sons, Kyle and Andrew. Table of Contents Overview Map Overview Map Key Acknowledgments Foreword Preface 60 Hikes by Category Introduction SEATTLE PARKS Camp LongCarkeek Park and BeachDiscovery Park and BeachSchmitz Preserve ParkSeward ParkWashington Park Arboretum and Foster IslandWoodland Park and Green Lake Park BELLEVUE AND THE EASTSIDE Coal Creek Natural AreaCougar Mountain: Wilderness Peak LoopEvans Creek PreserveMercer Slough Nature ParkO.O. Denny ParkRedmond Watershed PreserveSaint Edward State ParkSquak Mountain State Park: Double Peak LoopTiger Mountain: Chirico TrailTiger Mountain: Poo Poo Point TrailTiger Mountain: West Tiger Three LoopTolt River-John MacDonald Park I-90 AND THE SNOQUALMIE PASS AREA Annette Lake and Asahel Curtis Nature TrailBare MountainDirty Harrys Peak and Balcony TrailFranklin Falls and Old Snoqualmie Pass Wagon RoadGranite Mountain Lookout TowerIra Spring Trail to Mason Lake, Mount Defiance, and Bandera MountainLittle SiMailbox PeakMcClellan ButteMiddle Fork Snoqualmie River TrailMount SiMount Teneriffe and Teneriffe FallsRattlesnake Ledge and Rattlesnake MountainTwin Falls Natural Area and Olallie State Park KITSAP PENINSULA AND THE ISLANDS Bainbridge Island: Gazzam Lake Nature PreserveBlake Island Marine State ParkEbeys Landing State Park and National Historical ReserveGreen Mountain State ForestHood Canal and Theler WetlandsUseless Bay Park and Double Bluff BeachVashon Island: Point Robinson and Maury Island Marine Park NORTH OF SEATTLE Barclay Lake, Stone Lake, and Eagle LakeBoulder River TrailGreider LakesHeather LakeHeybrook Ridge and Lookout TowerIron Goat TrailLake Serene and Bridal Veil FallsLime Kiln TrailMeadowdale Beach County ParkMount Pilchuck State ParkSpencer Island Natural Wildlife ReserveWallace Falls State Park SOUTH OF SEATTLE Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife RefugeFederation Forest State ParkFlaming Geyser State ParkMount Rainier National Park: Mowich Lake, Eunice Lake, and Tolmie Peak LookoutMount Rainier National Park: Spray Falls and Spray ParkMud Mountain Dam and White River TrailPinnacle Peak County Park: Cal Magnusson TrailPoint Defiance Park Appendix A: Hiking Stores Appendix B: Places to Buy Maps Appendix C: Hiking Clubs Index About the Authors Map Legend Long Description Its been 10 years since the release of the first edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Seattle, which makes 2016s third edition the 10th Anniversary Edition! This popular hiking guide has been completely updated by authors Andrew Weber and Bryce Stevens for this new release, featuring three all-new hikes: Evans Creek Preserve, Mount Teneriffe and Teneriffe Falls, and Greider Lakes. Brand-new header info for all 60 hikes includes vital information on hiking with dogs. There is also updated trail information, text, maps, and/or photos, etc., for such hikes as Iron Goat Trail, Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, Dirty Harrys Peak, Flaming Geyser State Park, Mailbox Peak, Franklin Falls, and many others. In addition, the book covers Washington States two newest Wilderness Areas, Wild Sky Wilderness (established 2008) and Alpine Lakes Wilderness (expanded in 2014). Excerpt from Book FRANKLIN FALLS AND OLD SNOQUALMIE PASS WAGON ROAD DISTANCE & CONFIGURATION: 2.0-mile loop DIFFICULTY: Easy SCENERY: Franklin Falls and the picturesque South Fork Snoqualmie River Gorge, old-growth forest, a walk along a historical wagon route EXPOSURE: Shaded TRAFFIC: Get an early start to beat crowds and get parking. TRAIL SURFACE: Dirt (well-maintained with steps and bridges) HIKING TIME: 1-2 hours ACCESS: Hikable late spring-fall; NW Forest Pass required for parking WHEELCHAIR TRAVERSABLE: No MAP(S): Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass 207; USGS Snoqualmie Pass FACILITIES: No facilities at trailhead; Denny Creek Campground has toilets and water DOGS: Allowed on-leash CONTACT: 425-888-1421; .gov/recarea/mbs/recreation /recarea/?recid=17980 LOCATION: North Bend IN BRIEF The trail to Franklin Falls combines history and natural beauty along a compact and easily accessible loop. A visit to the falls makes for a particularly enjoyable half-days outing for anyone who wants to explore the Snoqualmie Pass region but isnt looking for a demanding mountain hike. DESCRIPTION It sounds like a joke or the effects of some terrible flood: a scenic waterfall in the middle of I-90--not off to the side somewhere or even visible from the pavement but right in the center--with traffic driving by on either side. Yet this improbable juxtaposition of natural and man-made elements is found just west of Snoqualmie Pass, where the two directions of I-90 are split. More than 25,000 people pass within 0.25 mile of Franklin Falls every day, and most would never guess that it is there. Amazingly, an old-growth forest still hangs on in the area as well, seemingly oblivious to the cars and trucks humming overhead. Long before there was an I-90, however, human traffic passed much closer to the falls on the Old Snoqualmie Wagon Road, developed by pioneers heading west toward Seattle. Without the miracles of modern engineering that elevate the current roadway, the horse-drawn wagons had to stay at the bottom of the valley on their arduous journey through the mountains. The road often amounted to little more than two wheel-worn ruts in the mud. Nonetheless, it was the primary route across the Central Washington Cascades. Unlike the cars on the interstate, todays hikers tend to travel at a pace similar to that of the pioneers, which makes the former site of the Wagon Road a great place to explore the natural beauty and history of the area on foot. At the Franklin Falls Trailhead, the correct trail is signed as Franklin Falls Trail No. 1036. The return for the 2-mile loop is on the other side of the junction where Forest Route 5830 branches off FR 58. The hike starts out heading northeast along the South Fork Snoqualmie River. The water is clear with a greenish tinge, and runs fast through a mix of gray and reddish rocks. There are plenty of good places to stop and dip your toes in the rushing water, including a polished-rock chute in an exposed slab that could double as a water slide a short distance upstream. There is even a small sandy beach on the bank and a pool at the bottom when the river is low. The trail is wide and easy to follow, with some private rustic cabins visible on either side of the river. Old-growth stands of western red cedar, western hemlock, and Douglas fir appear in the forest to the right, displaying some truly outstanding giant specimens. An epic cedar with a circumference easily 20 feet or more stands watch at the bottom of a set of wooden stairs. The stairs ascend the bank as the river quickly drops away into a narrow gorge on the left, guarded by a wooden safety fence on the rim. More seemingly good swimming holes appear below, but they are unreachable at the bottom of the sheer rock walls. Various tributary streams flow into the river, including Denny Creek on the far side (although it is difficult to spot through the trees). In just under a mile, a trail joins from the right at a junction, the start of the Old Snoqualmie Wagon Road and the return route on the second half of the loop. Stay straight ahead along the fence for another 0.1 mile to reach the splendor of Franklin Falls, where the river pours over a 70-foot cliff into a natural amphitheater of black and reddish rocks, misting everything nearby and making the trail muddy and slippery. The westbound lanes of I-90 cross overhead on a bridge to the left, clearly visible above. When the river is low, it is possible to explore the riverbed by walking on the rocks. Return to the previous junction and turn onto the Old Wagon Road. Surprisingly, although the falls tend to attract considerable crowds, many hikers return the way they came, ignoring the simple loop option. The 1-mile descent back to the trailhead is pleasant and comfortable, with a spongy and forgiving surface of decaying wood underfoot that is easy on the joints. The perspective on the forest is different as well, with the river mostly out of sight. Hard evidence of the old road is well hidden, and only the most diligent or lucky observer is likely to find anything specific to mark the pioneers passing. It is difficult enough to even imagine covered wagons making it through the mud and trees of the forest. Not so well hidden, however, is the modern, paved FR 58, which must be crossed several times along the way. At each intersection, look for an inconspicuous wooden post on the opposite side to show the continuation of the trail, usually within 10 yards to the left or right. The end of the Old Wagon Road returns you to the junction of FR 58 and FR 5830, as mentioned earlier, where it is a short walk across the parking lot back to your vehicle. NEARBY ACTIVITIES From the parking area, you can hike to two good waterfalls on Denny Creek Trail, which starts from the end of FR 5830: Keekwulee Falls is about 2 miles up the trail, and Snowshoe Falls is another 0.25 mile beyond. GPS TRAILHEAD COORDINATES N47 Details ISBN163404018X Author Andrew Weber Short Title 60 HIKES W/IN 60 MILES SEATTLE Pages 344 Language English ISBN-10 163404018X ISBN-13 9781634040181 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Imprint Menasha Ridge Press Inc. Subtitle Including Bellevue, Everett, and Tacoma Place of Publication Birmingham Country of Publication United States Birth 1969 Illustrations B&W photos throughout, 65 maps, 60 charts Edition 3rd Series 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles DEWEY 917.977720444 UK Release Date 2016-08-18 Publication Date 2016-08-18 NZ Release Date 2016-08-18 US Release Date 2016-08-18 Publisher Menasha Ridge Press Inc. 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