Book Description
The second edition of this popular hiking trail guide describes 36 hikes in the Aspen, Colorado, and Central Colorado area, concentrating of hikes in designated Wilderness areas. Each description gives start/destination points, round-trip distance/hiking time, elevation range, references to published and text maps, Wilderness designation, accurate directions to the trailhead, and the trail route. Maps and photos for the trails are also included. The hikes cover areas around Aspen, Snowmass Village, Independence Pass, Aspen to Crested Butte, Fryingpan River Valley, Mount Elbert, Leadville, Redstone & Marble, all in Central Colorado.
From the Back Cover
Here are detailed route descriptions and maps for thirty-six hikes in the high country and Wilderness areas of the White River and Pike San Isabel National Forests. These hiking trails access a wide variety of lakes, valleys, mountains and passes in the beautiful Colorado Rockies near Aspen, Colorado. Most of the hikes can easily be done in a day or less, with many of them also being well suited for backpacking.
Hiking Trails in Designated Wilderness Areas Accurate Directions and Mileages to Trailheads Trail Selection Guide Maps for all Trails Cross-Reference to Published Maps Twenty-four Photographs Wilderness Ethics
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