Hiking Washington's Fire Lookouts

This new guide to hiking the fire lookouts of Washington's Cascades and Olympics is the quintessential Northwest guide and will appeal to a wide range of hikers. Features of Hiking Washington's Fire Lookouts include:44 fire lookouts those that feature access by trailAll lookouts are accessible during the typical summer seasonOnly lookouts that are still standing no hiking up to a barren mound of broken concrete!Routes are not technical hikers just need boots, trekking poles, and, probably, lunchLookout 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; lookout s 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 State s 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.