Mountain Bike Southwest Washington

Forget about the espresso bars and concentrate on what makes Washington truly unique -- its magical and diverse landscapes! Former freelance race reporter for VeloNews, Alan Bennett, and veteran biking authors Laurie and Chris Leman have teamed up to bring mountain bikers an incredible collection of 87 breathtaking rides in Mountain Bike! Washington. Washington's diverse environment includes ocean beaches, tidelands, temperate rainforests, and freshwater lakes, all nestled amid towering peaks. And that's just the Olympic Peninsula! Biking enthusiasts will find plenty of trail options for all abilities -- from grueling single-track trails to family friendly routes -- in Wenatchee National Forest, the Mt. Adams area, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, and Capitol State Forest, among many other mountain bike friendly areas. So leave Seattle's grunge scene in the dust and enter Washington's haven of mountain bike options.

Southwest British Columbia offers a tremendous opportunity for outstanding mountain bike adventure. This guide provides the information cyclists of all levels need to get out of the city and experience great outback riding in beautiful, uncrowded areas of B.C. The described routes were selected for their aesthetic and riding quality, with the aim of encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to return and explore the wilds not just by bike, but by backpacking, hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing. Alpine destinations and hidden lakes, hot springs and canyons, old-growth groves, and wild rivers give flavor to the selected rides, each no more than four hours of travel from Vancouver. And because many different elements affect the quality of a mountain bike tour, the author pays particular attention to the details of each trail, including grade and physical effort required.

Featuring more than 60 of Washington's greatest mountain bike rides, this one-of-a-kind guide takes you from the lush rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula to the rugged, glacier-capped mountains of the northern Cascades; from the moonscaped ridges of Mount St. Helens east over tulip fields and seas of wheat to the Selkirk and Blue Mountains. Mountain Bike America: Washington is a unique look into our northwesternmost state, capturing its history, culture and incomparable beauty. This guide contains comprehensive trail descriptions, from beginner to advanced, GPS-quality, digitally designed relief maps detailing each ride and accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each ride. Detailed directions get you to the ride without getting you lost. There are mile-by-mile directional cues, difficulty ratings, elevation gain, trail contacts, local information and much more. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 384 pages, b&w photos, maps, charts)

Newly revised, this guide leads off-road cyclists to more than fifty top mountain bike rides in Washington State. The ride profiles include relief maps, elevation charts, detailed trail directions, and information on local attractions, cycling clubs, food, accommodations, and more.

Washington is made for mountain biking, and Mountain Biking Washington is an indispensable guide to some of the best trails in the state. This single volume covers 55 rides and features detailed riding directions, easy-to-follow maps, and instructions on finding the trailheads. Gordon Black forded rivers, got lost, muddy, scratched and endured baking heat to research some of the best rides in Washington.

* 60 mountain biking routes * Rating level identifies the most challenging routes * 90 photos and 60 detailed area maps This mountain biking guidebook for the North Cascades and Olympics offers routes from I-90 north to the Canadian border, as well as trails in the Olympic Mountains. These regions offer mountain bikers of all levels the choice of leisurely cruises on abandoned railroad grades, challenging tours of rarely used logging roads, and much more. With 60 routes to choose from, you'll have information on skill level required, distance, elevation gain, mileage, and best time of year to ride.