Hiking Colorado's Western Slope

Hiking Colorado's Western Slope
Author: Bill Haggerty
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2025-05-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493075462

On Colorado’s Western Slope, stunning geological features and awe-inspiring scenery create a unique hiking experience unlike any other. This revised edition of Hiking Colorado’s Western Slope provides concise descriptions and detailed maps for over 50 of the state’s finest trails west of the Great Divide. Veteran hiker and author of Best Easy Day Hikes: Grand Junction and Fruita, Bill Haggerty, recommends his favorite routes—from short day walks to backcountry treks through the Western Slope’s spectacular landscape, including hikes near Aspen, Vail, the Flat Tops Wilderness, Steamboat Springs, Crested Butte and Gunnison, Ouray, Telluride, Grand Junction, and more. Inside you'll find Hikes suited to every ability GPS-compatible trail maps and route profiles Mile-by-mile directional cues Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, best hiking seasons, and more

Best of Western Colorado Hiking Trails

Best of Western Colorado Hiking Trails
Author: Outdoor Books and Maps
Publisher: Adler Publishing
Total Pages: 76
Release: 1998
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780930657178

Described in this guide are 50 trails that range from short, easy day hikes to difficult backpacking adventures. The book covers areas in White River and Gunnison National Forests. Detailed information includes directions to trailheads, maps, and trail length, elevation gains, difficulty, and much more.

The Colorado Trail

The Colorado Trail
Author: Colorado Trail Foundation
Publisher:
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2000
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

Completely revised guide to the extraordinary Colorado Trail that stretches from Denver to Durango.

The Colorado Trail

The Colorado Trail
Author: Colorado Trail Foundation
Publisher: CMC Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780976052524

The Colorado Trail is the only guide available for thru-hikers, day hikers, mountain bikers, trail runners, and equestrians to the extraordinary Colorado Trail that stretches 468 miles from Denver to Durango. The completely revised 7th edition includes text and map revisions for several sections where reroutes of the trail have taken place, as well as 90 colour pictures, 28 segment maps, elevation profiles, integrated GPS waypoints, town maps and mountain bike detours of Wilderness Areas.The Colorado Trail (CT) is one of the premier scenic long trails in North America. It winds its way through endless fields of wildflowers to windy mountain passes, from wild mountain rivers and streams to winding trails through old growth forests. The CT crosses eight mountain ranges, seven National Forests, six Wilderness Areas and five river systems. Starting near Denver at 5,500 feet and ending near Durango at 7,000 feet, the CT gains and loses almost 76,000 feet in elevation over 468 miles. New to this edition are revisions of four of the 28-segment trail descriptions including sections 8, 11, 23 and 24.

The Best Urban Hikes

The Best Urban Hikes
Author: Chris Englert
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781937052522

"Within Denver's C-470 loop, numerous trails and neighborhoods invite exploration. Includees 30 hikes throughout the urban core, including Golden, Aurora, Westminster, Arvada, Littleton, and Thornton. Special coverage of the 9 Creeks Loop, a 41-mile urban hike on Denver's best trails." -- Back cover.

Along the Colorado Trail

Along the Colorado Trail
Author: John Fielder
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1992
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9781565790100

John Fielder llama-packed the 470 miles of the spectacular Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango. Here's your ticket to seeing the trail wind through the Colorado Rockies from home!

Colorado Trail 9th Edition

Colorado Trail 9th Edition
Author: Colorado Trail Foundation
Publisher: Colorado Mountain Club Guidebo
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-03-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781937052331

The official--and bestselling--guidebook to one of North America's premier long-distance hiking trails

Best Hiking in Southwest Colorado Around Ouray, Telluride, Silverton and Lake City

Best Hiking in Southwest Colorado Around Ouray, Telluride, Silverton and Lake City
Author: Diane Greer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2019-03-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9780997478044

An opinionated guide to the best hikes in one of Colorado's best hiking areas, the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado around the towns of Ouray, Telluride, Silverton and Lake City, Colorado. The trails in this guide, best hiked between mid-July and mid-September, appeal to day hikers who like to go high and walk 6.0 to 12.5 miles/day. Elevation gains range from 1,000 to 3,500-ft. Many of the hikes offer great intermediate turnaround points for those seeking a shorter day. All are reached in less than an hour drive from four great base camps; Ouray, Telluride, Silverton and Lake City.The first section of the guide describes the base camps, identifying local services, highlighting nearby attractions and suggesting activities for non-hiking/rainy days. The second section offers detailed trail description with ratings, elevation profiles, directions to the trailhead, maps and photographs of the recommended hikes.

Colorado Lake Hikes

Colorado Lake Hikes
Author: Dave Muller
Publisher: Colorado Mountain Club Guidebo
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780979966316

Rev. ed. of: Colorado lake hikes for everyone. Denver: Quality Press, 2002.

Best Boulder Region Hiking Trails

Best Boulder Region Hiking Trails
Author: Bette Erickson
Publisher: Westcliffe Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Boulder Region (Colo.)
ISBN: 9781565795228

Best Boulder RegionHiking Trails covers hikes that can be completed in one day or less. Author Bette Erickson leads readers to the region's prime hiking destinations, providing essential information such a detailed trail descriptions, hike highlights and difficulty ratings, and dog-friendly routes. Pack this guide and enjoy the best hiking trails the Boulder area has to offer! Book jacket.