Falcon Guides Hiking Colorado: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Falcon Guides Where to Hike)

Second place, Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers Contest

“[Hiking Colorado] takes on a huge task, and succeeds…. This book is the ultimate on Colorado best hikes.”

–Russ Bromby, Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers Lace up your boots and sample the finest trails Colorado has to offer. This hiker’s paradise offers not only rugged peaks and crystal clear alpine lakes, but also historic ruins and magnificent canyons. View the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park, journey to Colorado’s highest point at the top of Mount Elbert, hike beneath immense sandstone cliffs in Devils Canyon, or step back in time to North America’s largest dinosaur tracksite. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, come explore the wonders of America’s highest state—on foot!

the outdoors.

• Hikes suited to every ability

• Directions to the trailheads

• Trail Finder for best hikes for children, dogs, great    views, waterfalls, canyons, or history lovers

• Comprehensive trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues

• GPS coordinates

• Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons for every featured hike

• Information on fees and    permits, contacts, events and attractions, restaurants and

 accommodations, canine compatibility, and more

Inside you'll find: detailed shaded relief maps, GPS waypoint coordinates for each hike, accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike, tips on equipment, trip planning, and hiking with dogs and children, accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more.

Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, come explore the wonders of our nation's highest state — on foot!