Mile-by-mile descriptions, maps, and elevation profiles for more than 100 hikes eliminate the guesswork, but not the challenge, of hiking in this mountain paradise. This comprehensive guidebook is organized to help you plan your trips, from short day hikes to long backpack expeditions, and includes an index to all the topographic maps you will need, as well as tips on no-trace camping and wilderness safety techniques. Hiking North Cascades is your passport to one of the most beautiful mountain areas in North America.