Hiking Colorado's Front Range - Paperback

by Bob D'Antonio (Author)

Profiles of 55 great hikes along the Rocky Mountain front, from Fort Collins south to Colorado Springs. Experts and novice hikers alike will find overnights and day hikes with spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, wildflowers, and fascinating landscapes.

Back Jacket

Lace up your boots and sample sixty of the finest trails that the northern foothills have to offer. Situated between low-lying plains and towering mountain peaks, the Front Range provides varied scenery and terrain. Choose from easy day hikes around Boulder, exhilarating summit ascents near Denver, wild-country explorations near FortCollins, picnic outings near Estes Park, and excursions with the kids around Colorado Springs. For more than thirty years, FalconGuides(R) have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors.Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every abilityMile-by-mile directional cuesDifficulty ratings, trail contacts, and best hiking seasons Dog-friendly trailsFull-color photos throughoutFull-color GPS-compatible maps of each trail

Author Biography

Bob D'Antonio is a professional writer and outdoorsman. His previous books include Mountain Biking Denver and Boulder, Rock Climbing Colorado's San Luis Valley, and Mountain Biking Aspen, among others.