Best Easy Day Hikes Olympic National Park

by Erik Molvar

This fourth edition of Best Easy Day Hikes Olympic National Park features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for thirty-one short, manageable hikes. Veteran author and hiker Erik Molvar describes the best routes for those who have limited time or abilities, without missing out on the area’s scenic majestic spires, Pacific coast beaches, and a rare temperate rain forest ecosystem.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Nature, Travel

116 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1998

Reviews

[Judith · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's good enough that I bought it, which says something. He offers a bit of history, context, and info about plants and animals on each trail, unlike most similar books, and I really liked that. I live here, but I learned. It's a small book but not with type too tiny to read. A list in the front ranks the trails by difficulty, but it would be even more helpful to use a chart that indicates distance, elevation, etc.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A compilation of relatively easy short hikes (most are less than 5 miles) with few interesting looking hikes that aren't in the other Olympic National Park FalconGuide (such as Mount Zion and Elk Mountain).

[Todd Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hikes in this book show the splendor, high points, Pacific coast beaches, and temperate rain forests.

These hikes include half-hour walks to full-day adventures and go from easiest to challenging.

Along with the hikes, there are maps that are easy to use.

I found the maps helpful and enjoyed learning about the amazing area that encompasses Olympic National Park.

This is a good book if you are looking to explore the Olympic National Park that does not involve backpacking.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't hiked any of these yet, so this rating is subject to change after I make my trip out to Seattle.

This maintains the same great standard that Falcon Guides have, with a nice variety of day hikes, covering most big sections of Olympic National Park. Definitely coming in handy for planning purposes.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

2021.46: Helpful at identifying short, easy hikes in an easy to digest quickly format. At times directions not clear and not always the best at giving the why this is wow.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for my first trip to the area. Great accurate details for many hikes.

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a valueable guide because it is short, concise and facts only.

[Cliff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was a great guy for my two week trip in the park. All information was accurate and helpful.