Discover the stunning scenery that abounds in the North Cascades region, where hikers indulge in the drama of steep peeks, deep valleys, and everything in between. This new guide covers the Bellingham area, Mount Baker, the Highway 20 corridor, North Cascades National Park, Winthrop and the Pasayten Wilderness area, parts of Glacier Peak Wilderness, and the Mountain Loop Highway. Compact and fresh with a broad range of hiking options, this is the most up-to-date guide for the area, organized along highway and other travel corridors with an emphasis on trails that are 12 miles or less, round-trip. Includes detailed route descriptions with difficulty ratings, a handy Hikes-at-a-Glance chart, easy-to-use topographic maps, elevation profiles, crystal-clear directions with drive-times from major cities and junctions, nearby camping options and info on how to extend your hike, details on flora and fauna, historical trails, trail advocacy, and much more!