Hiking Colorado's Western Slope

On Colorado's Western Slope, stunning geological features and awe-inspiring scenery create a unique hiking experience unlike any other. This revised edition of HikingColorado's Western Slope provides concise descriptions and detailed maps for over 50 of the state's finest trails west of the Great Divide. Veteran hiker and author of Best Easy Day Hikes: Grand Junction and Fruita, Bill Haggerty, recommends his favorite routes-from short day walks to backcountry treks through the Western Slope's spectacular landscape, including hikes near Aspen, Vail, the Flat Tops Wilderness, Steamboat Springs, Crested Butte and Gunnison, Ouray, Telluride, Grand Junction, and more.Inside you'll find Hikes suited to every abilityGPS-compatible trail maps and route profilesMile-by-mile directional cuesDifficulty ratings, average hiking times, best hiking seasons, and more