Beautiful lakes, sparkling bays, rugged peaks, lush hills, and countless islands comprise the outlying area of the bustling city of Seattle. There is such stunning scenery around the city that hiking in Seattle is more than a trek around town. Scott Leonard shows you the best hikes in and around Seattle all within two hours of the city. With details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach the trailhead, Leonard has all the bases covered. Suggested lists of hikes include:

Best Easy Hikes
Best Hikes to Lakes
Best Wildflower Hikes
Best Hikes to Waterfalls
Best Hikes to Summits
Best Hikes with Kids
Best Hikes for Berry Picking

Let Moon show you all the worthwhile hikes, from short, flat routes suitable for families to day-long, steep treks for more advanced hikers. Each hike profile contains practical information including point-by-point trail navigation, contact information, facilities, fees, parking instructions, and an easy-to-use map for each trail. From the Olympic Peninsula, across Puget Sound, and up to the Cascade Mountains, your trip begins with Moon Take a Hike Seattle.

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Moon Washington Hiking

by Scott Leonard

Published 11 May 2010
Writer and avid outdoorsman Scott Leonard covers the best hiking adventures in Washington State, including those in Olympic Peninsula, Mount Rainier, the San Juan Islands, and the Northern Cascades. Leonard also offers his picks of the Top 10 Easy Hikes, Top 10 Weekend Backpacking Trips, and Top 10 Lake Hikes, along with easy-to-follow maps, driving directions, and difficulty and scenic ratings for each hiking trail. Complete with details on what to pack and what to wear, as well as hiking ethics and safety tips, Moon Washington Hiking gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable hiking experience.