Urban Trails: Bellingham

Chuckanut Mountains * Western Whatcom * Skagit Valley

176 pages
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 978-1-68051-024-9
Published: Jun 20, 2017

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Description

Urban Trails: Bellingham is aimed at those of us looking for an accessible nature outing—trails we can get to quickly, via public transportation or a short drive, that offer a quality outdoor experience without the need for special gear or major effort. These are trails perfect for families, first-time trail users, or athletes looking for a quick fix after work. Urban Trails: Bellingham focuses on the trails and parks in and around Bellingham, including the Chuckanut Mountains and Skagit Valley. Features in this guidebook include:

Trailhead directions, including public transit where available
“Know before you go” tips for park hours, events, and more
Trail distance and high point
Indication of best use for walkers, runners, and/or hikers
Trailhead amenities
Info for families and dog owners
Sidebars on area history, nature, or special sights

Reprinted and updated in 2019.

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176 pages
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 978-1-68051-024-9
Published: Jun 20, 2017

Reviews

[The Urban Trails] guidebooks serve as an awesome tool for finding hidden hiking gems and pockets of greenspace close to home…. The perfect size for throwing in your pack, and full of great information.
— Washington Trails Association
Urban Trails: Bellingham is the latest pocket guide from Craig Romano, the Energizer Bunny of Northwest guidebook authors, writing this time about much of his own backyard. Romano writes concisely and informatively, with some of the more detailed route descriptions in guide-bookdom which is a blessing for areas such as the Chuckanut Mountains with its interlocking maze of trails.
— Brian Cantwell, The Seattle Times
The second in a series of guidebooks featuring trails that are close to town--Urban Trails: Olympia, Urban Trails: Seattle, and Urban Trails: Everett are next--the close-to-home tome [Urban Trails: Bellingham] focuses on easy-access trails and parks in and around Bellingham, the Chuckanut Mountains, and Skagit Valley.
— Amy Kepferle, Cascadia Weekly