In this all altered issue, hikers of all ability even will bump 100 daytrips and long backpacks from the swollen alt of the South Cascades to the sensational peaks and valleys of the Olympics, to the shores of the Pacific Coast.

No question around it: from soaker forests to meadows of wildflowers to jaggy peaks, Washington's Glacier Peak region provides a heterogeneity of kudos hiking opportunities. Or take a well-graded, at leisure perambulation to Goat Lake (great for kids...

Based on their many than 100 period of joint go through in Washington's backcountry, Spring and Manning undergo elect their favorite trails for this publication of classic hikes. Featuring outstanding views, flower-filled alpine meadows, lakes and st...