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The most trusted guide to hiking the Olympic Peninsula--now fully updated Featuring the largest temperate rainforest in the Lower 48, miles of rugged coastline, snowcapped peaks, crystal-clear alpine lakes, rushing rivers, sprawling wildflower meadows, plus astonishing biodiversity, the Olympic Peninsula is an unparalleled hiking destination. This new edition of Day Hiking: Olympic Peninsula takes you there with 136 trails ranging from gentle forest loops to tough mountain treks. Wander through the tranquil Hoh Rain Forest, explore the colorful tide pools of Ruby Beach, or experience picturesque Sol Duc Falls. Lose the crowds and explore hidden gems like the Quimper Peninsula and Quilcene River Valley, or climb to an alpine summit in Olympic National Park for panoramic views that will stop you in your tracks. No matter what kind of hike you're looking for, there's a breathtakingly beautiful place on the Olympic Peninsula waiting for you. Detailed and easy-to-follow maps, route descriptions, driving instructions, and trailhead GPS locations Quality, crowd level, and difficulty ratings for all trails At-a-glance chart to compare and select outings Quick-reference icons for bird watching, old-growth forests, wildflowers, suitability for kids and/or dogs, and more Options for extending your trip and backpacking 1% of all sales support the Washington Trails Association

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Craig Romano is a prolific and award-winning author, an ardent conservationist, and a Northwest trails and hiking expert. He hikes, runs ultra-marathons, paddles, and bikes and has written for more than two dozen publications including Northwest Travel and Life and Washington Trails; and for numerous tourism publications and websites. He provides weekly content for Hikeoftheweek.com and is co-host of the Washington State Hiking podcast. He lives in Skagit County, Washington, but he is most frequently out hiking or trail running somewhere, often accompanied by his wife, Heather, and son, Giovanni. Visit Craig online at craigromano.com, on Facebook at Craig Romano guidebook author, and on Instagram @craig.romano.

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