Hiking the North Cascades Author:Erik Molvar East of Washington's Puget Sound rise the pristine peaks of the North Cascades. With this guidebook, backpacking enthusiasts can choose from 101 carefully selected trips in the rugged and steep terrain of this untamed region. The author recommends trips, matching hikers desires and abilities. Categories include waterfalls, solitude, wildflo... more »wers, fall colors, panoramic vistas, and more. The author also provides a thorough "Planning your Trip" section and a basic natural history of the area.« less