Wild Roads Washington

Discover the beauty of Washington state with these 75 scenic road trips, each of which leads to an easy day hike.

This choose-your-own-adventure guidebook is the first of its kind to take take the easy hike offroading–and up forest roads into the lush landscape of Washington State. Most forest roads in Washington climb almost as high as some of the trails, providing vistas almost as good as those reached by foot. Featuring 75 roads throughout the state, the author outlines hikes off of each route, whether you want to start by foot at the bottom or closer to the peak. Some of these roads are paved and designated Forest Highways, while others are rough, single-lane routes where wildlife and scenery outnumber vehicles.