Middle Fork Guide : Seattle's closest mountains

Just 30 miles east of Seattle via Interstate 90 the Middle Fork Valley's 154 square miles contains wonderful old-growth forests, stunning mountains, and a fabulous river. Moderate elevations provide nearly year-round snow free hiking. From trails to summits, and from giant red cedars to granite batholiths, the author describes and illustrates the best one-day trips, and writes knowledgeably about the ancient forests, plants, animals and geology.