Best Hikes Near Denver and Boulder (Best Hikes Near Series)

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Product Description Best Hikes Near Who says you have to travel far from home for a great hike? With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpack. Each featured hike includes everything about the trail: location, length, hiking time, and level of difficulty, and if dogs can come along. Other features include: - Trail finder chart that categorizes each hike (e.g., for particular attractions such as waterfalls and if it's suitable for families with kids) - Full-color photos throughout - Information on the area's history, geology, flora, and fauna - Full-color maps of each trail Review 9/28/10 Best Hikes near Denver and Boulder won First Place in Books/Scripts for TV/Movie/Video and also Best of Show in those categories in the annual Rocky Mountain Writers and Photographers award competition. The judge was Russ Bromby, retired editor of Colorado Outdoors magazine and chief of communications for the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Russ Bromby's comments on the book: "Extremely well researched and detailed, this book is a delight. From the heartfelt acknowledgments and introduction to the descriptions of the hikes, the meticulous care and hours of work are clearly evident. Abundant maps and photos and an ingenious trail finder make this an invaluable hiking guide. Each hike description is loaded with details including history, location, changes in elevation, hiking times and difficulty, trail surfaces and the best time of year to hike specific trails. The maps are well executed and detailed, but if that's not enough, the author has provided GPS data and lists of supplemental maps. Local land management information is also thoughtfully provided. Particularly impressive is the step-by-step walk through for each hike, complete with mileage." From the Back Cover Here are forty of the best hikes within an hour's drive of the Denver-Boulder area―from open prairies in the plains and old ranches in the foothills to crystal clear mountain streams and lakes. Whether you're in the mood for an easy nature walk, a day-long hike, or an overnighter, this guide offers plenty to choose from: • Devil's Backbone Loops • Trails for Dinosaur Lovers • Cheyenne Mountain State Park • Hall Ranch • Eldorado Canyon State Park • Spruce Mountain Loop • Twin Sisters Peak • Ouzel Falls and Lake Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead and beyond (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, accurate trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you'll also find Green Tips and sidebars on local lore, points of interest, tips for hiking in bear country, and the area's incredible array of wildlife. About the Author Maryann Gaug is a Colorado native and the author of Hiking Colorado and Hiking Colorado’s Summit County Area (both FalconGuides). She writes for Cyberwest e-zine and for Summit County newspapers. Sandy Heise migrated to Colorado over 35 years ago to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder. She learned to rock climb in a Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) Basic Mountaineering School course and fell deeply in love with anything related to mountains. She eventually became a Senior Instructor for the same course and also lead day trips into the mountains near Boulder. She has also assisted with the CMC's Advanced Mountaineering School, teaching ice climbing and winter outdoor skills. Sandy has climbed 51 of Colorado's 54 official “fourteeners” (peaks over 14,000 feet high) and backpacked several sections of the Colorado Trail. She has explored mountain ranges around the world. At least once a week, you can find Sandy on a trail, mountain summit, rock face, frozen waterfall, or a pair of skis somewhere in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.