Hiking Washington's Fire Lookouts by Amber Casali, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

Hikes, history, and heart-thumping views-all in one guide! Offers exciting destinations for novice and seasoned hikers alike Captures peoples perennial interest in fire lookouts The only current guide to Washingtons lookoutsThis new guide to hiking the fire lookouts of Washingtons Cascades and Olympics is the quintessential Northwest guide and will appeal to a wide range of hikers. Features of Hiking Washingtons Fire Lookouts include: 44 fire lookoutsthose that feature access by trail All lookouts are accessible during the typical summer season Only lookouts that are still standingno hiking up to a barren mound of broken concrete! Routes are not technicalhikers just need boots, trekking poles, and, probably, lunch Lookout history, anecdotes, and full-color photos throughoutEach lookout description features the year it was constructed; access details, including overnight stays and winter access; location and land manager; roundtrip distance on trail; trail elevation gain; lookouts elevation; map info; trailhead GPS coordinates; information about any permits or fees; and driving directions to the trailhead. Introductory chapters provide an overview of Washington States lookouts, as well as information about their upkeep, lookout architectural types, and general hiking tips, while an appendix provides an overview to a handful of additional lookouts in the state that are not hikable. | Hiking Washington's Fire Lookouts by Amber Casali, Paperback | Indigo Chapters