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