Hike some of the most famous trails in the world, with the region's top guides right by your side.

This book celebrates the trails of the Pacific Northwest with stunning photography, maps, rarely seen archival photos, and information-packed text by top regional hiking authors Craig Romano, Bart Smith, and William Sullivan that brings the history of the trails to life.

The backcountry of the Pacific Northwest covers millions of acres of wild lands protected within vast national parks, provincial parks, and wilderness areas--and thousands of miles of trails, including the Pacific Crest, Pacific Northwest, and Trans Canada Trails. This is a must-have for anyone who dreams of summiting peaks in North America's most beloved region.

Craig Romano is one of the most prolific trails writers in the Northwest having authored more than 25 books covering the region. He has hiked more than 30,000 miles in Washington State alone and is also an avid ultra runner. His Columbia Highlands: Exploring Washington’s Last Frontier, was recognized in 2010 by Washington Secretary of State, Sam Reed and State Librarian, Jan Walsh as a Washington Reads book for its contribution to Washington’s cultural heritage.

Bart Smith is the first person to walk all 11 of America's national scenic trails. His photography has been published in Smithsonian and National Geographicmagazines, as well as in five coffee-table books. Bart has now walked and photographed more than 24,000 miles of trails, including each trail represented in this book. His website is www.walkingdownadream.com.

William L. Sullivan is the author of 22 books about Oregon hiking, history, mystery and numerous articles about Oregon, including a "Oregon Trails" feature column for the Eugene Register-Guard. A fifth-generation Oregonian, Sullivan began hiking at the age of five and has been exploring new trails ever since. After studying at Deep Springs College in the California desert, receiving an English degree from Cornell University, and studying linguistics at Germany's Heidelberg University, he earned an M.A. in German literature from the University of Oregon.