Sick of hiking in drizzle? Best Rain Shadow Hikes in Western Washington reveals places where an almost magical blend of geography and meteorology seems to raise an invisible umbrella over valley and mountainside.
50 hikes in "rain shadow" zones to the east of the Olympics and just over the crest of the Cascades
A variety of hikes rated from easy to more difficult
Extends your hiking season beyond the summer months
A map, elevation profile, and photo for each hike
Tips on how to forecast the weather before you choose a hike