Customer Reviews

100 Classic Hikes Colorado

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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.

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).

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!!

Great book. I have the earlier edition...got this one for the updated features. Make use of it while hiking annually in Colorado.

I was not sure what to get my boyfriend for his birthday. He loves to hike and there are many areas in Colorado. This book provided more details on what hikes we should make sure to take. None of the hikes recommended have failed us yet. All have stayed true to what the book describes. The best thing about this book is that it gives ratings in reguards to time and difficulty.

My experience with it is limited, only used it for 2 hike, both in Indian Peaks. Descriptions and maps are excellent. Especially appreciate the topos, which not all books have.