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 multi-day backpack. Each hike includes everything about the trail: 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 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

About the Author

Based in Colorado Springs, Stewart M. Green has hiked, climbed, photographed, and traveled across the American West as well as the United States and the world in search of memorable images and experiences to document. Stewart, a contract writer and photographer for Globe Pequot and FalconGuides, has written and photographed more than twentyforty-five travel and climbing outdoor adventure books, including Best Easy Day Hikes Colorado Springs, Scenic Routes & BywaysDriving Colorado, Best Hikes Colorado Springs, Scenic Routes & Byways California's Pacific Coast, Best Climbs Moab, Best Climbs Denver and Boulder, KNACK Rock Climbing, Rock Climbing Colorado, Rock Climbing Utah, Rock Climbing Arizona, and Rock Climbing New EnglandArt: The Meanings and Myths Behind Ancient Ruins in the Southwest and Beyond. His photographs and writing are also published in many magazines, books, catalogs, and ads. Stewart is a professional rock climbing guide with Front Range Climbing Company and the Climbing Expert at climbing.about.com. Visit him at green1109.wix .com/stewartmgreenphoto for images and information.

Book Information
ISBN 9781493047406
Author Stewart M. Green
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Falcon Guides
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 513g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 155mm * 14mm