Best Hikes Near Denver and Boulder by Maryann Gaug

Best Hikes Near Denver and Boulder by Maryann Gaug

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

9/28/10Best Hikes near Denver and Boulder won First Place in Books/Scripts for TV/Movie/Video andalso Best of Show in those categories in the annual Rocky Mountain Writers and Photographersaward competitionThe 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 heartfeltacknowledgments and introduction to the descriptions of the hikes, the meticulous care and hoursof work are clearly evident. Abundant maps and photos and an ingenious trail finder make thisan 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 yearto hike specific trails. The maps are well executed and detailed, but if that's not enough, theauthor has provided GPS data and lists of supplemental maps. Local land managementinformation is also thoughtfully provided. Particularly impressive is the step-by-step walkthrough for each hike, complete with mileage."

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.

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ISBN 13	9780762746033
ISBN 10	0762746033
Title	Best Hikes Near Denver and Boulder
Author	Maryann Gaug
Series	Best Hikes Near Series
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Rowman & Littlefield
Year published	2010-03-16
Number of pages	296
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