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| Author | : Mark Pearson |
| Publisher | : Big Earth Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 364 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9781565795167 |
Since the passage of the Wilderness Act of 1964, Congress has designated 41 wilderness areas in Colorado, totaling some 3.4 million acres ranging from desert sagebrush to alpine crags. In addition, other undeveloped areas and national parklands have been proposed for wilderness status. In its newly revised second edition, The Complete Guide to Colorado's Wilderness Areas continues to serve as the foremost guide to these magnificent wild places.
| Author | : Dave Muller |
| Publisher | : Westcliffe Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2015-05 |
| Genre | : Hiking |
| ISBN | : 9781565796645 |
The United States was the first country in the world to define and designate Wilderness Areas through law. Subsequently, countries around the world have protected areas modeled after the Wilderness Act. In 1964, our nation's leaders formally acknowledged the Immediate and lasting benefits of wild places to the human spirit and fabric of our nation. That year, in a nearly unanimous vote, Congress enacted landmark legislation that permanently protected some of the most natural and undisturbed places in America. Inside you will find: Hikes in 29 of Colorado's 44 Wilderness Areas, 120 hikes, including 22 Colorado 14ers, Information on each Wilderness Area, Driving directions to each trailhead, Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail map, Estimated hiking times, Trail ratings from easy to most difficult, Elevation gain and loss for each hike, Recommended seasons Book jacket.
| Author | : Lee Hart |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 257 |
| Release | : 2016-02-15 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1493023810 |
Lace up your boots and head into Colorado's rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains to explore this spine of soaring peaks that stand more than a mile above the San Luis and Wet Mountain Valleys. Here you'll discover plunging creeks, gorges cut from chunky conglomerate, and valleys where elk, bighorn sheep, coyote, and cougar live. Climb Kit Carson Mountain, Crestone Needle, or Blanca Peak; hike Black Canyon or Wild Cherry Creek. Wander the Great Sand Dunes National Park, which has the tallest dunes in North America. Local hiker and outdoor writer Lee Hart will introduce you to these trails and many more. Inside you'll find: up-to-date trail information; accurate directions to wilderness trails; difficulty ratings; topographic trail maps; zero-impact tips. Whether you are planning a day hike or an extended backpacking trip, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest in one of the most beautiful regions of Colorado.
| Author | : Scott S. Warren |
| Publisher | : The Mountaineers Books |
| Total Pages | : 308 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9780898867848 |
Discover 69 wilderness areas--including seven new ones--showcasing everything from mountains to canyons, rushing rivers to desert landscapesA comprehensive guide to Colorado's wild areas Totally updated and revised Includes 74 maps and 90 photosMuch has changed in the landscape of Colorado's wilderness designations since the first edition of this book appeared in 1992. At the newly designated Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, visitors peer into the depths of this narrow canyon that drops 2,000 feet to the Gunnison River below--and some choose to follow rugged backcountry routes down to the inner canyon. A trail in Spanish Peaks Wilderness, established in 2000, leads up one of these twin sentinels that rise above the edge of the high plains. Nestled at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and standing up to 750 feet high, the dunes of the newly enlarged Great Sand Dunes National Monument and Preserve are the tallest in the Western Hemisphere. Other recent additions to Colorado's protected lands include the Castle Peak Wilderness Study Area, Bull Gulch Wilderness Study Area, San Luis Hills Wilderness Study Area, and Demaree Canyon Wilderness Area. Colorado is one of the nation's primary adventure-travel destinations, and both visitors and locals will find this book the most all-inclusive reference available to the state's wildness areas. From the state's high peaks to its spectacular canyons and deserts, Exploring Colorado's Wild Areas provides detailed information on seasons, flora and fauna, geology, history and activities.
| Author | : Lora Davis |
| Publisher | : Westwinds Press |
| Total Pages | : 158 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9780871088475 |
Bridging Colorado's Continental Divide, the breathtaking Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area becomes accessible to all outdoor enthusiasts in thirty-two hikes. Rated from easy to advanced, including one-day hikes and extended backpacking trips. Detailed maps, up-to-date trail information, and B&W photos. Appendices, index, bibliography.
| Author | : Donna Ikenberry |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 275 |
| Release | : 2014-05-06 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1493010425 |
Fifty-nine comprehensive trail descriptions for Colorado's Weminuche and South San Juan Wilderness areas.
| Author | : Donna Ikenberry |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 275 |
| Release | : 2005-08-01 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 0762753749 |
Fully updated and revised, this new edition now includes trails in the South San Juan Wilderness Area, adding up to more than forty comprehensive trail descriptions for Colorado's Weminuche and South San Juan Wilderness areas.
| Author | : Mark Pearson |
| Publisher | : Big Earth Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 252 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9781565793873 |
| Author | : Donna Lynn Ikenberry |
| Publisher | : Falcon Guides |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Hiking |
| ISBN | : 9781560447160 |
Colorado's largest wilderness is a special mix of high alpine peaks, wildflowers, wildlife, and lakes. Written for everyone from beginners to experts, the author describes 36 trails and/or recommended trips, ranging from easy day hikes to long backpacking trips. In addition to trail descriptions, there are all-important chapters on safety, trail etiquette, weather, backcountry essentials, hiking with children, wilderness ethics, and natural history.
| Author | : Colorado Trail Foundation |
| Publisher | : Mountaineers Books |
| Total Pages | : 425 |
| Release | : 2017-02-23 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1937052346 |
• The official Colorado Trail guide for thru-hikers, day hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians • Detailed information for the entire Colorado Trail, including five new chapters for the 80-mile Collegiate West trail addition • Updated color maps with trail and milepoint overlays The Colorado Trail is considered by many to be the most beautiful “long trail” in the world. Spanning 486 miles from the Denver suburbs to Durango, the trail passes through six national forests and six wilderness areas, traverses five major river systems, and crosses eight mountain ranges. The ninth edition of The Colorado Trail has all the information a day hiker, thru-hiker, mountain biker, or equestrian needs to plan and complete a trip on the trail. New to this edition are five chapters on the 80-mile Collegiate West trail addition. Maps and written descriptions for all twenty-eight segments of the Colorado Trail have also been updated throughout the guide. Each chapter provides essential logistical information for Colorado Trail hikers: trailhead directions; road access points; detailed trail descriptions including distance and elevation gain; color maps and elevation profiles; and information on water sources, campsite locations, and resupply towns. Additional town maps and mountain bike detour maps (around Wilderness Areas) have been included throughout the book. An extensive introduction includes information on planning, supplying, safety, equipment, navigation, mountain biking, horseback riding, regulations, and backcountry ethics—plus chapters on the heritage of The Colorado Trail, natural history, and geology. At the back of the book you will find useful contact information and an index.
