Best Easy Day Hikes Fort Collins

Best Easy Day Hikes Fort Collins
Author: Mary Reed
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2016-05-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493019082

Featuring 24 hikes within an hour's drive of Fort Collins, Best Easy Day Hikes Fort Collins is an essential hiking companion for anyone exploring this area known for its sunny days and outdoor adventures. Scramble up the granite summit of Horsetooth Mountain, watch the birds along the Poudre River on the Cottonwood Loop, or ascend the Black Powder Trail into a beautiful mountain valley. Each hike includes concise descriptions, GPS coordinates, and detailed maps. Look inside for: Casual hikes to full-day adventures Hikes for everyone, including families mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps Trail Finder for best hikes for vistas, for river lovers, for rock features, and for easiest access GPS coordinates

Hikes Around Fort Collins

Hikes Around Fort Collins
Author: Melodie S. Edwards
Publisher: West Winds Press
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN:

Northern Colorado offers an exhilarating blend of recreational activities and beauty from alpine meadows and wild canyons to peaceful forests. There is plenty of room to roam among the thousands of acres of parks and natural areas in Fort Collins, Poudre Canyon, and North Park. Hikes Around Fort Collins has more than sixty-five trail descriptions. Each description includes a map, photographs, and detailed information, making this an indispensable reference for those wanting to explore the natural beauty in this region. Information on each trail includes * Access * Connecting trails * Distance * Highlights * Difficulty * Detailed description * Starting and ending elevations

Hiking with Kids Colorado

Hiking with Kids Colorado
Author: Jamie Siebrase
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2021-05-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493047566

Colorado families have access to thousands of miles of stunning trails spanning 41 state parks, two national grasslands, four national parks, eight national monuments, 11 national forests, and 14ers galore. Better still, Colorado’s backcountry was made for youth. From dinosaur-themed day hikes and cliff dwellings to elk crossings, beaver dams, and secret waterfalls, the state’s expansive trail network is a natural playground and classroom for kids of all ages. Hiking with Kids Colorado guides parents to 52 of the best hikes to take with kids in the state, walkable for all—toddlers to teens. Inside you’ll find: Detailed hike descriptions for every week of the year Easy-to-follow maps for every route Information on restrooms, stroller compatibility, and trail users. Color photos to help your kids see themselves on the trail Tips on cool scavenger hunt ideas, animal identification, bird calls, and fun facts to keep young hikers engaged every step of the way.

Best Easy Day Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park

Best Easy Day Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park
Author: Donna Dannen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2002-07-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493005472

Details over 20 of the best day hikes amid the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Colorado's famous Rocky Mountain National Park.

Hiking Ozarks

Hiking Ozarks
Author: JD Tanner
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2025-05-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493076485

Updated and revised Hiking Ozarks guides hikers through 40 of the very best hiking trails throughout the Ozarks. Spanning Oklahoma, Illinois, Arkansas, and Missouri, this guide provides trails for every type of hiker, from easy flat trails to miles-long excursions in the region. Explore the wonders this region has to offer from sparkling springs and waterfalls to glorious mountains, caves and caverns.

Hiking Ohio

Hiking Ohio
Author: Mary Reed
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2019-04-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493038664

Hiking Ohio is a comprehensive guide to more than forty of the most scenic foot trails in the Buckeye State. Hike along beaches, over boardwalks, through gorges, past waterfalls, into caves, near wildlife, under forest canopies, and through carpets of wildflowers. Trek along secluded footpaths through Ohio's virgin forest and keep your eyes peeled for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, beaver, fox, and, in the eastern part of the state, black bear. Whether you are a day-tripper looking for a short day hike or longer-distance hiker yearning for an extended backpacking trip, this guidebook has plenty to offer and is an excellent way to see all the state has to offer.

Best Fort Collins Hikes

Best Fort Collins Hikes
Author: John Gascoyne
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2008-04-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780979966309

A handy CMC Pack Guide with complete trail descriptions, colour photos, maps and commentary on a wide variety of trails, from urban strolls to alpine adventures, all within an hour of Fort Collins. The hikes range from very easy walks to a number of moderate hikes to a few of the difficult and demanding variety. Some trails are wheelchair-accessible, some are equestrian-friendly and most are open year round.

Best Hikes Colorado's Front Range

Best Hikes Colorado's Front Range
Author: Abbie Mood
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2024-06-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493066897

There are endless hiking options in Colorado, and the Front Range is one of the best areas to explore. Best Hikes Colorado’s Front Range highlights the top trails from Fort Collins down to Colorado Springs. The book includes a variety of hikes in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains for everyone from novice hikers to more experienced adventurers. Best Hikes Colorado’s Front Range offers 40 main hikes plus 8 bonus hikes ranging in altitude from 5,000 to 14,000 feet — all within driving distance of Fort Collins, Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs. Inside you’ll find: oWide variety of hikes oAt-a-glance difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees and permits, local information, and much more oAccurate, easy-to-follow directions to the trailhead oDetailed trail descriptions, mile-by-mile directional cues, and GPS-compatible trail maps

Best Hikes with Kids Colorado

Best Hikes with Kids Colorado
Author: Maureen Keilty
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2012-05-30
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1594856885

CLICK HERE to download two free hikes from Best Hikes with Kids Colorado * Guidebook to Colorado hikes selected for kids and their parents * Previously published as Best Hikes with Children in Colorado, this guidebook has a new title, a colorful new design including two-color throughout, and all new maps and photographs * More than 15 completely new hiking routes, and all route descriptions thoroughly updated From short, simple hikes in the foothills of Denver and Boulder to more challenging trails up majestic 14,000-foot peaks, Best Hikes with Kids: Colorado shows how to hit the trail with ease. Veteran guidebook writer and hiker Maureen Keilty describes the best trails all over the Rocky Mountain State, with hikes near Grand Junction, Durango, Colorado Springs, Vail, Crested Butte, and all along the Front Range. This guidebook includes a "Getaways" list to the best family-friendly destination campgrounds, and playful advice on engaging kids with nature. **Be sure to "like" author Maureen Keilty's Facebook page for tips, pictures, articles, contests and more!**