Pat Explores 100 Best Trails in Seattle - From a Comfortable Chair

If you have very good eyes you can see that the book Pat is perusing is titled "It's Time to Take a Hike." It describes some of the best local hiking attractions. She quickly discarded all trails that require more than 1.5 miles to circumnavigate -- surprisingly leaving a reasonable set of scenic walks within a short drive.

The Cascades (east of Seattle) and the Olympics (west of Seattle) are both viewable and accessible, providing infinite hiking and climbing possibilities.