Urban Trails: Tacoma: Federal Way, Auburn, Puyallup, Anderson Island

by Craig Romano

Overview

Covering another fast-growing part of the state, this new guide shows locals where to go for a refreshing run, long walk, or peaceful hike right in their own backyards. The 43 South Sound routes highlight Anderson Island's trails and parks, Maple Valley's growing trail system, Green River Gorge greenbelt trails, trails in Auburn, Federal Way, Black Diamond, Enumclaw, Lakewood, Orting, Puyallup, DuPont, and the city of Tacoma’s historic and new trails.

With an emphasis on easy access to the outdoors and fitness, features of Urban Trails Tacoma include:

• Trailhead directions, including public transit options
• "Know Before You Go" tips for park hours, events, and more
• Trail distances and high points
• Color photos and maps
• Trailhead amenities
• Info for families and dog owners
• Sidebars on area history, nature, or special sights

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680512250
Publisher:	Mountaineers Books, The
Publication date:	09/12/2019
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	1,015,159
Product dimensions:	4.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Craig Romano is a prolific (more than 25 books and counting!) and award-winning author, an ardent conservationist, and a Northwest trails and hiking expert. He hikes, runs, paddles, and bikes and yet still has time to write for several publications, websites, and tourism agencies. He provides weekly content for Hikeoftheweek.com and writes content for the Tread Map App. When not on the trail hiking or running, or on the road running marathons and ultra-runs, he can be found at his home in the Skagit Valley with his wife Heather, son Giovanni, and Maine-coon cat Beau. Learn more at www.craigromano.com.

Editorial Reviews

Romano has uncovered accessible nature trails and outings for just about everyone including families (young and old!), first-time trail users or those needing a quick after-work workout.

OutdoorsNW - Carolyn Price