From the Eastern Plains to the San Juans, from red rock canyons to rugged mountain ranges, from Rocky Mountain National Park to Comanche National Grassland, Best Wildflower Hikes Colorado is your guide for exploring the best wildflowers the state has to offer, Informative and fun, this guide includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos of some of the state's most scenic wildflower hikes. Encompassing state and national parks, forests, monuments, and wilderness areas, this guide leads hikers to remote corners to view spectacular wildflowers. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability, Mile-by-mile directional cues, Difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and best hiking seasons, A Trail Finder for hikes to waterfalls, fiat hikes, early season hikes, and hikes with both wildflowers and wildlife, Invaluable trip-planning information, including local activities and attractions, Best times and places to see wildflowers
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781493022595
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Publication Date: 05-01-2017
Pages: 320
Product Dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)
Series: Regional Hiking
About the Author
Chris Kassar is a conservation biologist, guide, and writer. She has scaled peaks and run rivers all over the United States and in Nepal, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica, and Iceland. Working as Senior Editor of Elevation Outdoors Magazine, she is also a freelance writer with works printed in Climbing, Mother Jones, National Geographic Adventure, Outside Online, WEND, and Women’s Adventure Magazine.
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