Synopses & Reviews
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 .Distance .Difficulty .Starting and ending elevations .Connecting trails .Highlights .Detailed description
Synopsis
“Northern Colorados history continues to be made, as populations of people move into the West and the art of living skillfully in proximity to nature is made possible. This art means never forgetting the lessons of the past or the goal of preserving wilderness—its diversity, its challenges, its infinite mystery—for future generations.” From page xxv, Hikes Around Fort Collins
About the Author
Melodie Edwards lives in Laramie, Wyoming, where she opened a used book store after growing up and attending school in Fort Collins. She received a masters degree from the University of Michigan. When shes not hiking, she spends her time with her twin girls and her dog.
Table of Contents
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv
A Short History of Northern Colorado xv
How to Use This Book xv
Backcountry Ethics xxviii
Safety Concerns xxx
Overview Map xxxiv-xxxv
Fort Collins Area Trails
Buckhorn Canyon 1
Horsetooth Mountain Park 5
Lory State Park 19
Loveland/Big Thompson Area 41
Pawnee National Grasslands 52
Red Feather Lakes 57
Around Town 71
Poudre Canyon Area Trails
Pingree Park 104
Lower Poudre Canyon 119
Upper Poudre Canyon 144
Rawah Wilderness 170
North Park Area Trails
Colorado State Forest State Park 182
Never Summer Wilderness Area 197
Routt National Forest 201
Zirkel Wilderness 209
References 235
Index 237