Day Hike! Central Cascades, 2nd Edition : The Best Trails You Can Hike In a Day

A guide written just for people who want to spend their days in the mountains and their nights back at home. DAY HIKE! uncovers the best trails for the day tripper, whether you're a newbie hiker or a veteran with hundreds of miles on your boots. Northwest trail expert Mike McQuaide leads us to more than 60 of the best day hike trails in the Central Cascades from the Olallie Lake Scenic Area and Mount Jefferson Wilderness in the north to the Mount Thielsen Wilderness in the south. Day Hike! Central Cascades describes classic routes -- from easy to moderate to extreme -- giving hikers the choices they want. Entertaining, accurate, and contemporary writing make this guide the one to keep near the water bottles.

In this useful guide, Northwest trail expert Mike McQuaide leads readers to the best day-hike trails in the Central Cascades, from the stunning Olallie Lake Scenic Area in the north to the enchanting Mount Thielsen Wilderness in the south. Day Hike! Central Cascades details classic routes from easy to moderate to extreme, giving hikers the choices they want. This revised edition contains 69 complete trail descriptions with crucial information like estimated hiking time, permits required, special notes on dogs and kids, and double-checked driving directions. The book also contains easy-to-read USGS topographical maps and informative photographs. This updated edition discusses all changes made to the trails, and details on who to contact about the most recent reconstructions. Lively writing and smart advice make this guide one to keep right alongside the water bottles.

Contents 6 Hikes at a Glance 9 Acknowledgments 12 The Central Cascades 13 Using This Guide 16 Be Careful 20 Foothills 24 Stevens Pass/Nason Ridge 48 Wenatchee Lake/ Tumwater Canyon 78 Icicle Canyon 90 Leavenworth 136 Issaquah Alps 148 North Bend 162 I-90 Corridor 202 Snoqualmie Pass 246 Cle Elum/Teanaway 282 Index 298 About the Author 302 Foothills -- Stevens Pass/Nason Ridge -- Wenatcheee Lake/Tumwater Canyon -- Icicle Canyon -- Leavenworth -- Issaquah Alps -- North Bend -- I-90 Corridor -- Snoqualmie Pass -- Cle Elum/Teanaway. Written for people who want to spend their days in the mountains and their nights back at home, this series uncovers the best trails for the newbie hiker or veteran day-tripper