Urban Trails: Olympia: Capitol State Forest/ Shelton/ Harstine Island

by Craig Romano

• Shorter, nearby trails you can hike, walk, or run• Attractively packaged guidebook that makes a great gift• Written by Washington’s best known guidebook authorUrban Olympia focuses on the trails and parks in and around the South Sound, including the Olympia, Tumwater, and Lacey areas. It covers hikes in Capitol State Forest, Harstine Island, the area around Shelton, and the Nisqually Delta. This book introduces locals and visitors alike to places in the state’s capital to go for a refreshing run, long walk, or peaceful hike right in their own backyards. With an emphasis on fitness and easy access to the outdoors, features of this guide • Trailhead directions, including public transit where available• “Know Before You Go” tips for park hours, events, etc.• Trail distance and high point• Estimated average hike time• Trailhead amenities• Info for families and dog owners• Sidebars on area history, nature, or special sights

241 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 5, 2017

About the author

Outdoors writer and award-winning author of more than 25 Pacific Northwest guidebooks. Avid hiker, runner, Northwest trails expert and dedicated conservationist.

Reviews

[MM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend this little book! Has been a great way to get to know the area.

[Richard Hauser · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't find instructions for the intracity hike I was looking for, but the descriptions and directions for the hike featured in the book are very good. I'd recommend the book for those of you that are collecting hikes not found elsewhere.