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Hiking in late summer or early fall
There’s more to forests than trees
A Trail-Trudge or a Life-long Joy
Resources within your reach
Animals you might see, won’t see and some to avoid
About Me, the Author
The Book enhances your Loop Hike experience
Rejoice in the Meadows
The Book is static, but the Wilderness is forever dynamic
How Difficult are the Loop Hikes?
The Advantages of Fall Hiking
The Last Summer Hikes
Stay Fit
Planning Hikes for 2024
Order “Loop Hikes in the Olympic Mountains”
Trail Conditions and Loop Hikes in the Olympic Mountains
Questions and Answers loophikes@olympus.net
Q and A and Weather the critical element in Fording
Q & A and Snow Camping
Building stamina for spring hiking and Back Country Reservations
Gated Roads restricted Trails
In winter what Animals are out and where are they?
Day-Hiking trails that begin at or below 1,800 Ft.
Where and when will you do your long hikes?
Don’t depend on your hike of first choice; prepare a back-up destination.
It’s time to get a reservation for a longer hike later in the summer.
Exercise Your Gear
Visit LoopHikes.com frequently. Photos, information and stories change periodically, but sharing information with you comes first. Questions? Contact me at LoopHikes@olympus.net. Your curiosity is the foundation of building a better understanding. Tell your friends.