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| trails poudre canyon: Hikes Around Fort Collins Melodie S. Edwards, 2012-11-26 Northern Colorado offers an exhilarating blend of recreational activities and beauty from alpine meadows and wild canyons to peaceful forests. There is plenty of room to roam among the thousands of acres of parks and natural areas in Fort Collins, Poudre Canyon, and North Park. Hikes Around Fort Collins has more than sixty-five trail descriptions. Each description includes a map, photographs, and detailed information, making this an indispensable reference for those wanting to explore the natural beauty in this region. |
| trails poudre canyon: Best Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park Kent Dannen, 2020-04-01 Best Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park features the best hiking throughout Rocky Mountain National Park. Detailed maps and trail descriptions make navigating these wonderful trails easy, from family-friendly strolls to popular vistas to hillier wooded pathways. FalconGuides have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks for more than thirty-five years. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Mile-by-mile directional cues Difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and best hiking seasons An index of hikes by category—from easy day hikes to waterfalls Invaluable trip-planning information, including local lodging and campgrounds Full-color photos throughout GPS coordinates |
| trails poudre canyon: Hiking Colorado's Roadless Trails Penelope Purdy, 2007-05-15 Imagine walking through a national forest where there has never been a road, logging, or mining, where silence reigns and wild animals find secluded places to raise their young and survive harsh weather. The roadless hike descriptions are intended for non-technical hikers and include photos, topographic maps, trail highlights, and wildlife viewing tips. The introduction provides helpful background about search and rescue, Leave No Trace ethics, and hiker preparedness, as well as information on how Colorado's roadless forests can be better protected. Hiking Colorado's Roadless Trails offers an overview of the ecology of Colorado's forests and why undisturbed forests also are crucial for the future of human communities. |
| trails poudre canyon: Trails to the Top Susan Joy Paul, Stewart M. Green, 2023-06-15 While Colorado’s 14ers and 13ers are well known and well-traveled, Trails to the Top guides readers off the beaten path - to the very top of some of Colorado’s lesser-known, yet no less impressive mountains between 9,000 and 12,000 feet. The 50 unique routes covered in this guide feature amazing views with accessible trailheads for hikers of all skill levels, all located within a couple hours' drive of Denver, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs. The best part about these hikes is that they don’t stop short of the summit – these trails take you all the way to the top. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Full-color photos GPS coordinates Directions to the trailhead Mile-by-mile directional cues |
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| trails poudre canyon: The Continental Divide: A Guide to Colorado's Must-Hike Trail Pasquale De Marco, 2025-05-13 **The Continental Divide: A Guide to Colorado's Must-Hike Trail is the essential guide to hiking the Continental Divide Trail in Colorado. This comprehensive guidebook provides detailed information on every aspect of planning and completing your trek, from choosing the right gear to navigating the trail's challenges.** Whether you're an experienced backpacker or a first-time hiker, The Continental Divide: A Guide to Colorado's Must-Hike Trail has everything you need to make your Continental Divide Trail adventure a success. This guidebook includes: * Detailed descriptions of each section of the trail, including trailheads, campsites, water sources, and elevation profiles * Information on trail conditions, weather forecasts, and wildlife safety * Insights into the history, geology, and ecology of the Continental Divide Trail region * Tips on choosing the right gear, packing your backpack, and preparing for the challenges of long-distance hiking * Inspiring stories from hikers who have completed the Continental Divide Trail **With its detailed information, helpful tips, and inspiring stories, The Continental Divide: A Guide to Colorado's Must-Hike Trail will help you make your Continental Divide Trail adventure a truly unforgettable experience.** **The Continental Divide Trail is one of the most challenging and rewarding long-distance hiking trails in the United States. It traverses some of the most spectacular and diverse landscapes in the country, from the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the rolling hills of the Great Plains.** Hiking the Continental Divide Trail is an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime. You'll challenge yourself physically and mentally, but you'll also gain a deeper appreciation for the natural world and a greater sense of self-reliance and independence. **If you're planning to hike the Continental Divide Trail, The Continental Divide: A Guide to Colorado's Must-Hike Trail is the essential guide. This comprehensive guidebook will provide you with all the information you need to plan your trek, choose the right gear, and ensure your safety on the trail.** **So what are you waiting for? Start planning your Continental Divide Trail adventure today! With The Continental Divide: A Guide to Colorado's Must-Hike Trail as your guide, you'll be well on your way to experiencing the hike of a lifetime.** If you like this book, write a review on google books! |
| trails poudre canyon: Best Loop Hikes Steve Johnson, David Weinstein, 2006-02-15 * 60 Colorado loop hikes accessible from metro areas including Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Boulder * Illustrated with topo maps, elevation profiles, and photos for each hike * Trailfinder chart lists hikes by factors including distance, hiking time, elevation gain, season, and highlights -- quiet wilderness, mountain meadow, great views, wildlife, etc. * Bonus listing of Colorado hikes that are great for winter snowshoeing Looking for a short, easy loop stroll, or a challenging loop trek? Do you want loops that offer solitude or loops that are kid-friendly? Best Loop Hikes Colorado includes loop hikes that involve overnight stays and trails that involve fourteeners to consider, too. And did you know that some loops double as great snowshoe trails in winter? You'll find all these and more in Best Loop Hikes Colorado. As you can tell, the operative word here is loop. That's right: there's no need to bore yourself by retracing the same path. Your every step is shiny and new, all without tandem driving or dropping off a car at both ends of the trail. It's the holy grail of hiking! Guidebook regions include the Front Range, Central Mountains, Southwest Mountains, Western Slope and Canyonlands, Northern Mountains, and Rocky Mountain National Park. |
| trails poudre canyon: Best of Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Trails Outdoor Books & Maps, 1998 Described in this guide are 30 trails for hikers of all ages and skill levels. Trails range from short, easy hikes to more difficult challenges. Camping information, estimated hiking time, trail narratives, directions to trailheads, maps, trail length, elevation gains, difficulty, and much more are included. |
| trails poudre canyon: Trail and Timberline , 1918 |
| trails poudre canyon: Best of Northern Colorado Hiking Trails Outdoor Books & Maps, 1995-04 Described in this guide are 77 trails that range from short, easy day hikes to difficult backpacking adventures. The book covers areas in Arapaho, Roosevelt, White River, and Routt National Forests as well as Rocky Mountain National Park. Detailed information includes directions to trailheads, maps, trail length, elevation gains, difficulty, and much more. |
| trails poudre canyon: Afoot & Afield: Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Rocky Mountain National Park Alan Apt, Kay Turnbaugh, 2015-05-18 Afoot and Afield in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most comprehensive hiking and biking books available. Alan Apt, author of the best-selling guidebook, Snowshoe Routes Colorado's Front Range, carefully describes 170 adventures for people of all abilities and interests. He includes everything from easy access Front Range lakeside strolls, to high mountaineering peak climbs. The book even includes sections called, Great for Kids (of all ages); that are less ambitious but highly satisfying, easy gambols in the natural world. The geographical scope of the book stretches from southern Wyoming to Colorado Springs, and west to Vail, Fairplay, and Independence Pass; with superb coverage of mountains, plains, canyons and riverside adventures. The books includes over 150 photos, and maps for every trail, as well as safety checklists, and how-to tips based on more than 40 years of outdoor experience. |
| trails poudre canyon: Best Fort Collins Hikes John Gascoyne, 2008-04-01 A handy CMC Pack Guide with complete trail descriptions, colour photos, maps and commentary on a wide variety of trails, from urban strolls to alpine adventures, all within an hour of Fort Collins. The hikes range from very easy walks to a number of moderate hikes to a few of the difficult and demanding variety. Some trails are wheelchair-accessible, some are equestrian-friendly and most are open year round. |
| trails poudre canyon: The Best Front Range Hikes The Colorado Mountain Club, 2010-06-24 * 70 hikes in Colorado's Front Range chosen for the beauty, variety, and the quality of the hike itself * A wide range of hikes, from easy to difficult * Complete trail descriptions, color photos, and maps The Front Range of the Colorado Rockies rises abruptly from the plains in a 150-mile stretch of foothills, rounded summits, and jagged peaks between Fort Collins and Colorado Springs. The hikes in this book were selected by members of four major groups of The Colorado Mountain Club in an occasionally contentious process. After some heated arguments, quiet horse trading, and uproarious laughter, members decided on their favorites-so these really are the best hikes in the Front Range. Each description starts with some basic information about the hike, followed by comments on the hike by the writer/photographer, directions to the trailhead, and a complete route description, including pictures from the route and a color map of the trail. |
| trails poudre canyon: Exploring Colorado's Wild Areas Scott S. Warren, 2002 Discover 69 wilderness areas--including seven new ones--showcasing everything from mountains to canyons, rushing rivers to desert landscapesA comprehensive guide to Colorado's wild areas Totally updated and revised Includes 74 maps and 90 photosMuch has changed in the landscape of Colorado's wilderness designations since the first edition of this book appeared in 1992. At the newly designated Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, visitors peer into the depths of this narrow canyon that drops 2,000 feet to the Gunnison River below--and some choose to follow rugged backcountry routes down to the inner canyon. A trail in Spanish Peaks Wilderness, established in 2000, leads up one of these twin sentinels that rise above the edge of the high plains. Nestled at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and standing up to 750 feet high, the dunes of the newly enlarged Great Sand Dunes National Monument and Preserve are the tallest in the Western Hemisphere. Other recent additions to Colorado's protected lands include the Castle Peak Wilderness Study Area, Bull Gulch Wilderness Study Area, San Luis Hills Wilderness Study Area, and Demaree Canyon Wilderness Area. Colorado is one of the nation's primary adventure-travel destinations, and both visitors and locals will find this book the most all-inclusive reference available to the state's wildness areas. From the state's high peaks to its spectacular canyons and deserts, Exploring Colorado's Wild Areas provides detailed information on seasons, flora and fauna, geology, history and activities. |
| trails poudre canyon: The Complete Guide to Colorado's Wilderness Areas Mark Pearson, 2005 Since the passage of the Wilderness Act of 1964, Congress has designated 41 wilderness areas in Colorado, totaling some 3.4 million acres ranging from desert sagebrush to alpine crags. In addition, other undeveloped areas and national parklands have been proposed for wilderness status. In its newly revised second edition, The Complete Guide to Colorado's Wilderness Areas continues to serve as the foremost guide to these magnificent wild places. |
| trails poudre canyon: Colorado Recreation Guide, Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Outdoor Books & Maps (Firm), 1998 Includes Never Summer, Mt. Evans, Rawah, Indian Peaks, Comanche Peak and Cache La Poudre Wilderness Areas. |
| trails poudre canyon: Vanishing Trails of Romance Warren Edward Boyer, 1923 |
| trails poudre canyon: Snowshoe Routes Alan Apt, 2001 -- Includes 75 routes easily accessible from major population centers along the Front Range-- Features 16 routes in Rocky Mountain National ParkColorado is a snowshoer's paradise. Focusing on the state's most popular destination for winter activities, Snowshoe Routes: Colorado's Front Range offers detailed route descriptions for Red Feather Lakes, Poudre Canyon, Steamboat Springs, Rocky Mountain National Park, Indian Peaks, Mount Evans and Guanella Pass, and the Colorado Springs region. Routes vary in level of difficulty and include several weekend camping trips. |
| trails poudre canyon: Rocky Mountain National Park Lisa Foster, 2005 Finally, the total experience of hiking Rocky Mountain National Park has been captured in one comprehensive volume, which covers literally every named destination in RMNP and many exciting hikes in adjacent public lands. This book is a must-have for any beginning hiker or avid outdoor enthusiast. It will take you anywhere you want to go in RMNP and its surrounding areas. From fun family hikes to hearty mountaineering adventures, Rocky Mountain National Park: The Complete Hiking Guide has something for everyone. It includes details about every trail within RMNP, as well as at-your-fingertips info highlighting trailheads, elevation gain, distance, and the difficulty of each hike. By far the most extensive and accurate hiking resource available for RMNP, this guide provides the information you need for an enjoyable experience in one of the nation's most popular parks. Book jacket. |
| trails poudre canyon: Mountain Biking Colorado's Front Range Stephen Hlawaty, 2024-01-09 Mountain Biking Colorado's Front Range includes over 45 of the greatest off-road mountain bike rides along Colorado's Front Range. A mountain biking atlas to the Front Range region, this one-of-a-kind guidebook details each trail in relation to local history, geology, archeology, legend, and lore. Mountain Biking Colorado's Front Range includes rides near the major Front Range communities of Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver, and Colorado Springs. In addition to the rides, this book also includes additional chapters on mountain bike related topics such as the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), Any and All Bikes one-stop mobile bike shop, and Denver's famed HandleBar & Grill. Readers will find highly detailed and accurate maps, route directions, brilliant photography, vivid descriptions, and much more. |
| trails poudre canyon: Snowshoeing Colorado Claire Walter, 2004 Award-winning trail guide to Colorado's hottest winter sport revised and updated! |
| trails poudre canyon: Guide to Colorado Backroads and 4-Wheel Drive Trails Vol. 2 Charles A. Wells, 1999-06 Follow-up to the original guide, this book covers backroads in northern Colorado. Many trails are near Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins. Other trails are near Steamboat Springs, Grand Junction, Overland, Nederland, Grand Lake, Winter Park, Central City, Rollinsville and Battlement Mesa. Most trails are north of Interstate 70. Includes 40 trails, 46 maps and over 140 photographs. Twenty-eight trails are suitable for stock SUBs. |
| trails poudre canyon: Day & Overnight Hikes: Rocky Mountain National Park Kim Lipker, 2015-11-16 Rocky Mountain National Park is the living showcase of the grandeur of the Rockies, with elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the valleys to 14,259 feet at the top of Longs Peak. The park draws 3 million visitors per year with countless outdoor experiences and adventures. Choosing the best day and overnight hikes from the 359 miles of hiking trails and 200 back-country sites is a major mission. Get on the trail faster with the confidence that you've made the right choice by referencing Day & Overnight Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park. Whether you're out to see the elk rut in autumn, the summer blooms on the hillside, the thundering falls in spring, or the white-blanketed calm of the forest in winter, author Kim Lipker has your mission accomplished. Both the west, Grand Lake side and the east, Estes Park side of the park are featured. This guide includes original GPS-based trail maps, detailed trail descriptions, overnight camping recommendations, trail guides suitable for different experience levels, and more. |
| trails poudre canyon: Colorado State Trails News , 1998 |
| trails poudre canyon: Moon Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs Mindy Sink, 2019-05-28 World-class breweries, rugged mountain peaks, and a funky college town: dive into the diversity of the Front Range with Moon Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries, from a week exploring Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs to day trips to nearby ski resorts and Rocky Mountain National Park Strategic advice for outdoor adventurers, culture and history buffs, foodies, and more Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Check out a new exhibit at the Denver Art Museum, catch a performance under the open sky at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, or explore the Wild West at the Museum of the American Cowboy. Ski the fresh powder at Loveland or Winter Park and relax with an après-ski drink. Go rafting on the Cache La Poudre river, rock-climb in the Flatirons, or hike slickrock trails to stunning mountain vistas. Savor fresh flavors at a farm-to-table restaurant, try gourmet treats at a buzzing public market, or chat with locals over a delicious microbrew Honest advice from Denver local and lifelong adventurer Mindy Sink on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Focused coverage of Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Golden, and the East Side of Rocky Mountain National Park Thorough background on the culture, weather, wildlife, and history Find your adventure with Moon Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs. Exploring beyond the Mile-High City? Try Moon Colorado. Sticking to the park? Pick up Moon Rocky Mountain National Park. |
| trails poudre canyon: Trail Guide for Northern Colorado Melodie S. Edwards, 2001-03-17 Roam among the thousands of acres of parks and natural areas in this region. Maps for each trail make it easy to escape and to explore the majestic mountains and lakes. |
| trails poudre canyon: Best Easy Day Hikes Fort Collins Mary Reed, 2016-05-01 Featuring 24 hikes within an hour's drive of Fort Collins, Best Easy Day Hikes Fort Collins is an essential hiking companion for anyone exploring this area known for its sunny days and outdoor adventures. Scramble up the granite summit of Horsetooth Mountain, watch the birds along the Poudre River on the Cottonwood Loop, or ascend the Black Powder Trail into a beautiful mountain valley. Each hike includes concise descriptions, GPS coordinates, and detailed maps. Look inside for: Casual hikes to full-day adventures Hikes for everyone, including families mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps Trail Finder for best hikes for vistas, for river lovers, for rock features, and for easiest access GPS coordinates |
| trails poudre canyon: Annual Reports of the Department of the Interior ... United States. Department of the Interior, 1919 |
| trails poudre canyon: Reports of the Department of the Interior for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30 ... United States. Department of the Interior, 1919 |
| trails poudre canyon: Report United States. National Park Service, 1917 |
| trails poudre canyon: Report of the Director of the National Park Service to the Secretary of the Interior for the Fiscal Year Ended ... , 1916 |
| trails poudre canyon: Report of the National Park Service to the Secreatry of the Interior for the Fiscal Year Ended ... United States. National Park Service, 1919 |
| trails poudre canyon: Annual Report of the Secretary of the Interior for the Fiscal Year ... United States. Department of the Interior, 1916 |
| trails poudre canyon: Report of the Director of the National Park Service to the Secretary of the Interior for the Fiscal Year Ended ... United States. National Park Service, 1919 |
| trails poudre canyon: Annual Report United States. Dept. of the Interior, 1916 |
| trails poudre canyon: Annual Report of the Department of the Interior United States. Department of the Interior, 1916 |
| trails poudre canyon: Hiking Colorado's Hidden Gems Stewart M. Green, 2022-04-01 From the Front Range to Summit County and the Western Slope, this guide reveals 40 of the best hidden and little-known trails scattered around Colorado. Most of the hikes have not appeared in any previous guidebooks, and are true hidden gems. Whether you’re looking to hike in solitude or simply looking to get off the beaten path, these trails will lead hikers on the best trails in state parks and public spaces, with hikes ranging in difficulty from handicap-accessible and easy hikes to strenuous outings. |
| trails poudre canyon: Annual Report of the Secretary of the Interior United States. Department of the Interior, 1919 |
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| trails poudre canyon: Report of the Department of the Interior ... [with Accompanying Documents]. United States. Department of the Interior, 1916 |
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