Go for a long run, look for wildlife on an easy hike, or get the family out for an evening stroll. Urban Trails Vancouver offers 44 trails ranging from city parks to wide open spaces slightly farther afield, including regional and state parks across Clark and Cowlitz Counties, a wildlife refuge along the Columbia River, and more. Old-growth forests, lakeshores, riverfronts, wildlife-rich wetlands, rolling hills, scenic vistas, meadows, and historic sites are all waiting for you to explore.
- Trail distance, estimated time, high point, amenities, and more
- Easy-to-reference maps
- Sidebars on area history, nature, and sights
- Info for families with kids and for dog owners
- Indicates trail suitability for walkers, hikers, and runners
- Public transit details
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Craig Romano is an awardwinning author or coauthor of more than twenty books. Romano also writes for numerous publications, tourism websites, and HikeoftheWeek.com. When not hiking, running, or writing, he can be found napping with his wife and son at their home in Skagit County, Washington. Visit him online at CraigRomano.com or on Facebook @craigromanoguidebookauthor.
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This new addition to the Urban Trails series of popular, close-to-home trails is designed for people of all fitness levels, from walkers to runners to cyclists, who want to get outside for fresh air and some exercise without a long drive or the need to do any planning.
Urban Trails: Vancouvercovers all of Clark County (population approximately 500,000) from the Columbia River to the trails in the Yacolt Burn State Forest, as well as the Longview-Kelso and Kalama areas in neighboring Cowlitz County. Beyond the trails in Vancouver itself, it features hikes in Battle Ground, Ridgefield, La Center, Camas, and Washougal. Highlights include Lewis and Clark Expedition sites, American Indian sites, Fort Vancouver, and the city's historic downtown.