100 Classic Hikes Colorado [Paperback]

Scott S. Warren (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2008

The most popular guidebook to Colorado is now the most up-to-date guidebook to the state. Updated to current conditions, this spectacular third edition features 10 new hikes, including Bear Peak, Lake Isabelle, Mount Falcon, Devil's Head, Red Rock Canyon, North Cheyenne Cañon, French Pass, Tater Heap Loop, Mosca Pass, and No Name Lake. Beautiful color photographs accompany this collection of the absolute best hikes Colorado has to offer. With this guide's bounty of useful new informational features, hikers will be well equipped to choose a trip that suits their needs.

* Best reviewed hiking guidebook to Colorado * Includes 10 new hikes * Updated trail guide and contact information * Now includes topographic maps, elevation profiles, and a trails-at-a-glance chart

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About the Author

SCOTT WARREN has lived in the Southwest for more than 35 years. He has written about and photographed the outdoors for Audubon, Outside, Sierra, Travel & Leisure, Time, Smithsonian, and various National Geographic publications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 249 pages
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books; 3rd edition (April 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594850240
• ISBN-13: 978-1594850240
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #78 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Mountaineering > Mountain Climbing
  • #100 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Hiking & Camping > Excursion Guides

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Concise guide, good information, April 11, 2004

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Candace Scott (Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 100 Classic Hikes in Colorado (100 Classic Hikes) (Paperback)

This is a "must have" guidebook if you enjoy hiking in Colorado. Each hike is described in some detail with a ranking of how strenuous each trek is considered. The text is concise and to the point, but gives an adequate feel of each hike. There is at least two pages devoted to each journey and the hike descriptions are to the point. Many such descriptions were the sole reason I decided to hike some of these mountains and I was never disappointed.

The quality of the book is also to be commended. The paperback binding holds up after major 1,000+ mile car journeys I've made with the book thrown in the back seat. If you buy one guidebook about hiking in Colorado, make it this one. I highly recommend it for the description of each trail and just the overall feel of the book.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Favorite Hiking Book, June 30, 2008

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S. J. Pfrimmer (Canon City, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Classic Hikes Colorado (Paperback)

I had the older version of this book and absolutely loved it. I've planned many weekend trips and vacations based on the hikes in this book. I've never disagreed with the authur about a hike being one of the top 100 in Colorado.
The new version has elevation profiles which are very nice. However, I don't care for the new maps. The old book had maps which were very easy to see. The new edition has topo maps which I think are too crowded and busy to be able to make anything out. I can't tell if there are streams next to the trails, which is very important to me as I hike with a dog and it's usually the first thing I look at.
There are several new hikes: Bear Peak (Boulder), Lake Isabel (W. of Denver), Mount Falcon (Denver), Devil Head (Sedalia). Red Rock Canyon (Colo. Sprgs.), North Cheyenne Canyon (Colo. Spgs.), French Pass (Jefferson/Fairplay), Tater Head Loop (Crawford), Mosca Pass (Alamosa), No Name Lake (Antonito), Rabbit Ears Mesa (Grand Junction) and Sarvis Creek (Steamboat).

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars new to colorado, January 14, 2009

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Sallie Smith - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Classic Hikes Colorado (Paperback)

This book is perfect for anyone, new or experienced hiker, looking for trails in Colorado. All the info you could possibly need is included. Great trails, all over the state. Love this book!!