Biking Puget Sound

Download or read book Mountain Biking the Puget Sound Area written by Santo Criscuolo and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore 40 of the best off-road bicycle rides in the Seattle area along with photos, detailed descriptions, directions, and more.

Download or read book 75 Classic Rides, Washington written by Mike McQuaide and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to seventy-five bike rides in Washington, including information on difficulty, time needed, distance, elevation gain, road conditions and a mileage log for each.

Download or read book Best Bike Rides Seattle written by Gene Bisbee and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Bike Rides Seattle describes 41 of the greatest recreational rides in Seattle. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5 to 30 mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures.

Download or read book Cycling the Pacific Coast written by Bill Thorness and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2017-09-27 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Covers the entire 2,000-mile route from Canada to Mexico, including alternate and side-route options • Information on lodging, camping, loading the bike, safe cycling, road conditions, weather, and more The Pacific Coast route is the most popular bike touring route in the U.S., according to Mountaineers Books’ non-profit partner, the Adventure Cycling Association. And for 33 years, our very own Bicycling the Pacific Coast was the most popular guidebook to this venerable route—until now! Cycling the Pacific Coast continues the trusted legacy with an all-new, completely re-ridden, and fully comprehensive guidebook from Bill Thorness, featuring the most current, up-to-date beta on this amazing route. Cycling the Pacific Coast is organized in five sections—Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Central California, and Southern California—and is useful to riders who plan to do the trip as one epic ride, or break it up to peddle sections at a time. Features include: • Suggested itineraries for the entire ride, or for one- and two-week trips • Logistics for getting to/from ride sections • Airport and train-station connections in all major cities (Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego) • Alternate routes to take on Vancouver Island (Canada), Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, and Northern California’s “Lost Coast” • Interesting and fun side trip destinations in 5 cities, on 2 islands, and in 2 wine country regions New bike tourers will find equipment information, packing advice, and safety tips, among other helpful trip suggestions. And all riders will find the guidance to experience the trip of a lifetime.

Download or read book Biking Puget Sound written by Bill Thorness and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Bike routes rated from easy to difficult, between 10 and 50+ miles round-trip * The start of most rides are within an hour's drive of Seattle * Handy "At A Glance" chart compares bike routes by features, including difficulty, length, elevation gain, biking time, and points of interest Puget Sound offers amazing scenery, and there is no better way to see the awe-inspiring mountains, dramatic shorelines, and tranquil fields than by bicycle. This guidebook points you to the 50 best bike routes in the region, from Olympia to the San Juans, with most tours located close to Seattle. Biking Puget Sound offers a mix of major bike routes, such as the Burke-Gilman, and the Centennial Trail, along with on-road bike routes. All trips can easily be done within a day, however, some trips can be combined to make longer outings. There are also overnight options at popular weekend destinations, including the Skagit Valley and the San Juan Islands. For each tour, there is a comprehensive description noting points of interest, food and drink stops, bike shops, road or trail hazards, and more. You will also find clear driving directions and information on where to leave your car, along with turn-by-turn bicycling directions. Helpful tips are included on preparing for a ride, what to bring, bicycling safety, commuting by bike, and riding with children.

Download or read book Biking Puget Sound written by Bill Thorness and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2014-09-24 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • More than 50% new photos throughout • 60 rides total, up from the original 50, chosen for their interest, beauty, and safety • Read & Ride—downloadable cue sheets! Nothing beats riding a bike on a sunny day, and this popular cycling guidebook has been lovingly updated with more fun than ever. As with the first edition, author Bill Thorness includes interesting sights, delicious break stops, and other novelties along the routes to make your outings more than just a sum of the miles ridden. Says Thorness, “I’ve filled a lot of holes in regional cycling info, due to the expansion of the cycling trail network and addition of new bike facilities since the first edition. I’m excited about the result.” Thorness reviewed and rechecked all of the rides from the first edition. Also in this edition are new “Route Connections” that help riders link up multiple routes to give themselves a longer one-day ride or even create multiday tours. You can find more information about biking in Western Washington on the author's website at BikingPugetSound.com.

Download or read book Urban Trails Seattle written by Craig Romano and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2018-08-13 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seattleites often play in the mountain ranges they can see from their city—but sometimes you just need a hike you can do before lunch. That’s what you get with Urban Trails: Seattle. A thriving city of more than seven hundred thousand residents within a metropolitan area of nearly four million, Seattle has become a big city, with rapid growth and an increasing number of new arrivals every year. Thanks to the foresight of early city planners, however, the city's large park system contains a wide array of trails that traverse manicured lawns, nature preserves, old-growth forest groves, historic districts, and vibrant neighborhoods—as well as trails that travel along lakeshores, cascading creeks, and stretches of Puget Sound shoreline. Within this sprawling metropolis you'll also find some of the best long-distance paved trails in the Northwest. They thread together parks and greenbelts that call out for further exploration and adventures. Whether you like to hike, run, or walk, you’ll find countless options among Seattle's urban trails, giving you many reasons to never leave the city when seeking excellent outdoor adventures. Features of this guide include: Easy to reference maps Trail distance and high point Indicates trail suitability for walkers, hikers, and runners Trailhead amenities Info for families with kids and for dog owners Sidebars on area history, nature, and sights