Best Hikes Near Seattle

This guide describes forty two of the best hikes within an hours drive of Seattle. Inside youll find full color photos and maps information on approximate hiking times, canine compatibility, and fees and permits required and sidebars on local lore, points of interest, and area wildlife. About the Author: Peter Stekel has hiked throughout the intermountain West, the West Coast, the Pacific Northwest, and regions well beyond. He is the author of hundreds of articles in such publications as Sierra Heritage, American Forests, High Country News, and Canoe Kayak.