Urban Trails: Eastside: Bellevue, Issaquah Alps, Redmond, Snoqualmie Valley

Lake Washington's "Eastside" has for many years been one of the fastest-growing areas of Washington State. Yet the tech-heavy region has preserved and maintained a bounty of beautiful close-to-home trails for all to enjoy. Featuring 60 trails, stretching from Mercer Island east to the Issaquah Alps and from Bellevue north to Woodinville, this new guidebook offers just what a hard-working urbanite needs to decompress with quick access to exercise and serenity.

With an emphasis on easy access to the outdoors and fitness, features of Urban Trails Eastside include:

• Trailhead directions, including public transit options

• "Know Before You Go" tips for park hours, events, and more

• Trail distances and high points

• Color photos and maps

• Trailhead amenities

• Info for families and dog owners

• Sidebars on area history, nature, or special sights