Get outside and explore the natural wonders of Western Washington and beyond with these hiking, camping, biking, fishing and other outdoor recreation guides and maps.
Wondering which state parks and lands are open during Covid-19? Check out these resources before you go:
Get outside and explore the natural wonders of Western Washington and beyond with these local hiking, camping, biking, fishing and other outdoor recreation guides - all available in eBook format.
The Library has several circulating maps collections available for checkout to support your recreational pursuits.
Green Trails maps are large scale topographic maps showing hiking trails marked in green, along with other relevant recreational data. They cover the Cascade and Olympic mountains. The main run of maps is equivalent to four USGS quadrangles, meaning hikers can carry fewer maps to cover the complete distance of a trail. The lightweight and waterproof S and SX (Special and Special Extra Large) maps are centered to show a single trail or group of trails in full, and are usually folded.
Green Trails hiking maps are available to view in the Library catalog and can be placed on hold and sent to your local branch.
Custom Correct maps are similar to Green Trails maps, but cover the Olympic peninsula only. Custom Correct maps often overlap and are centered to show a full trail. See the map index
Custom Correct hiking maps are available to view in the Library catalog and can be placed on hold and sent to your local branch.
Waterproof topographic maps showing trails and recreational points of interest.
National Geographic Trails Illustrated Maps can be checked out by contacting the History, Travel, and Maps department through Ask Us to have them sent to a branch for pickup.
Waterproof maps showing shoreline distances, bearings, public launch points, depth contours, ferry routes, paddling hazards, light and buoy locations, rocks, reefs, and campgrounds.
SeaTrails kayaking and small craft maps can be checked out by contacting the History, Travel, and Maps department through Ask Us to have them sent to a branch for pickup.
Waterproof maps giving information on fish species, boat ramps and other nearby amenities, and showing underwater topography and bathymetry.
Fish n' Map Co. fishing maps can be checked out by contacting the History, Travel, and Maps department through Ask Us to have them sent to a branch for pickup.
Looking for information on hiking trail conditions? Check out Trip Reports and more at Washington Trails Association.