Day Hiking Central Cascades - 2nd Edition by Craig Romano (Paperback)

About the Book

Fully revised and updated edition of a classic hiking guide by a beloved Washington author

Book Synopsis

"...an indispensable resource for planning truly memorable excursions in the Central Cascades." ― Midwest Book Review

• Now in full color!
• Features 136 hikes, with a deep dive into the Lake Chelan and Stehekin areas
• 1% of sales donated to the Washington Trails Association for trail maintenance

With some of the largest tracts of wilderness to be found in the Pacific Northwest, the Central Cascades are packed with wildlife, geological diversity, and opportunity for adventure. Using US Highway 2 as its primary organizing principle, this second edition of Day Hiking Central Cascades focuses on the best day hikes to be found between the Sultan Basin and Wenatchee, and around Blewett Pass, Chelan, and the Stehekin and Entiat River Valleys.

In this fully updated guide, best-selling author Craig Romano covers everything from leisurely strolls close to town to all-day treks (with overnight backpacking options) deep into the Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak, Henry M. Jackson, and Wild Sky Wilderness Areas. Scenery, destinations, and highlights vary too--included are hikes along rivers; to lakes, mountain tops, and fire lookouts; and through old-growth forests or alpine meadows. There are hikes that are well known and popular, hikes that are a bit more obscure and remote, and hikes that are perfect to explore with kids or dogs. Romano has selected his favorite trails for escaping crowds, spotting wildlife, and getting the best bang for your boot.

Review Quotes

A profusely illustrated, succinctly compact (5 x 1 x 6.75 inches), and informatively comprehensive paperback that is thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, this new second edition of Day Hiking Central Cascades from Mountaineers Books is an indispensable resource for planning truly memorable excursions in the Central Cascades.-- "Midwest Book Review"

Craig's commitment to accuracy and attention to detail, combined with his ability to evoke emotion through his writing, make his guidebooks stand out as more than just a collection of trail information; they are experiences that inspire readers to venture out and explore the great outdoors.--Scott Cowan "Exploring Washington State Podcast"