Classica Run the Rockies: Classic Trail Runs in Colorado's Front Range (Cmc's Classics) (Paperback)

~ Steven Bragg (Author) "Run out of the east end of the parking area and turn right onto the dirt road you used to access the parking lot..." (more)
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A comprehensive reference guide to the Colorado Front Range for any level of trail runner.

*Contains many of the best outings in the state from the Colorado Mountain Club, the outdoor experts in the Rockies for nearly a century *Full-color guidebook, plus fully GPS enabled *The latest in a new series from the Colorado Mountain Club: CMC's Classics

Everyone knows that the Colorado Rockies contain some of the most spectacular trails in the country. Now the Colorado Mountain Club reveals some of its favorites for trail runners. Colorado Classics: Run the Rockies contains detailed information for 50 classic trail runs chosen for their proximity to the major population centers of the Front Range, as well as their incredible scenic qualities and appeal to runners of all abilities. Here you'll find everything you need to enjoy the best that the state has to offer: accurate access and route descriptions, must-have color maps and elevation profiles, running techniques, equipment checklists, safety tips and full-color photography. Fully GPS enabled means that you can use the newest navigational technology to keep you on the right trail.

Runners who want to spend more time running than reading can take advantage of the special "GO!" boxes with encapsulated route info. Color coding of ratings from beginner to expert take the guesswork out of choosing a run and an easy-to-understand system of symbols quickly identifies runs that are seasonal, or are dog friendly, or require fees.

About the Author

Steven Bragg has been climbing peaks around the world and running trails for nearly two decades. He is the past president of the 10,000-member Colorado Mountain Club. An author of nearly a dozen books, he lives and works in the Denver, Colorado area.

Product Details

• Paperback: 189 pages
• Publisher: Colorado Mountain Club Press (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972441352
• ISBN-13: 978-0972441353
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,070,246 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, November 23, 2008

By	Tim R. Hill (Colorado) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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The book is good for train runs on the front range. Service was good from this retailer also.