It's not necessary 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 backpacking trip. Each hike includes: location, length, hiking time, 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 scenic views 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

About the Author
Stewart M. Green lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he works as a freelance writer, editor, and photographer for FalconGuides/Globe Pequot Press and other publications. He's written more than thirty-five travel and climbing books for Globe Pequot, including Best Hikes Near Colorado Springs, Rock Climbing Colorado, Rock Climbing Europe, Rock Climbing Utah, Scenic Routes & Byways Colorado, Best Easy Day Hikes Moab, and Rock Climbing New England. Stewart, a Colorado native, has hiked almost every trail around Colorado Springs and in the Pikes Peak region. He's also a professional rock climbing guide with Front Range Climbing Company. Visit him at http://green1109.wixsite.com/stewartmgreenphoto.


Book Information
ISBN 9781493046225
Author Stewart M. Green
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint Falcon Guides
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 413g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 153mm * 11mm