Best Hiking in Central Colorado Around Aspen, Marble, Leadville, Buena Vista and Crested Butte |
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| Author:
| Greer, Diane |
| Editor:
| Greer, Diane |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9974780-3-7 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2017 |
| Publisher: | Diane Greer
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $3.99 |
Book Description:
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An opinionated guide to the best hikes in one of Colorado's premier hiking areas, the Sawatch and Elk Mountains in Central Colorado around the towns of Aspen, Buena Vista, Crested Butte, Marble and Leadville.. The hikes in this guide appeal to day hikers who like to go high and hike between 6 to 12.5 miles a day. Trails gain between 500-ft. to 3,500-ft. in elevation. Many of the hikes offer great intermediate turnaround points for those seeking a shorter day. All are reached in less...
More DescriptionAn opinionated guide to the best hikes in one of Colorado's premier hiking areas, the Sawatch and Elk Mountains in Central Colorado around the towns of Aspen, Buena Vista, Crested Butte, Marble and Leadville.. The hikes in this guide appeal to day hikers who like to go high and hike between 6 to 12.5 miles a day. Trails gain between 500-ft. to 3,500-ft. in elevation. Many of the hikes offer great intermediate turnaround points for those seeking a shorter day. All are reached in less than an hour drive from five great base camps; Aspen, Buena Vista, Crested Butte, Marble and Leadville.. The first section of the guide describes the base camps, identifying local services, highlighting nearby attractions and suggesting activities for non-hiking/rainy days. The second section offers detailed trail description with ratings, elevation profiles, maps and photographs of the recommended hikes.