Boulder Hiking Trails: The Best of the Plains, Foothills, and Mountains, Fourth Edition - Softcover

Cushman, Ruth Carol; Glenn, Cushman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0871089408 ISBN 13: 9780871089403

Publisher: WestWinds Press, 2006

Synopsis

This guide is an indispensable reference for those wanting to explore the natural beauty in and around Boulder, Colorado.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The plains, foothills, and mountains are all within fifteen minutes of downtown Boulder, making it a hiker's paradise. Boulder Hiking Trails is the definitive guide to this area, written by two avid hikers, naturalists, and long-time boulder residents. Each description includes snippets of local history and folklore as well as facts about area plant and animal life. For visitors and residents alike-and hikers of all abilities-Boulder Hiking Trails is an indispensable reference for those wanting to explore the natural beauty in and around Boulder, Colorado.

* Seventy-four trails ranging from short, easy walks to all-day or multi-day treks

* Connections that allow hikers to vary or extend familiar hikes

* Elevation, climate, and outdoor safety information

* Detailed, easy-to-use, hand-drawn maps

* Wheelchair access

About the Author:

Ruth Carol and Glen Cushman have hiked, skied, and backpacked Colorado trails together for over thirty years. Ruth Carol is a retired reference librarian, is the coauthor of Boulder County Nature Almanac , The Shortgrass Prairie and Peterson Field Guides: The North American Prairie. Glen is a retired aerospace engineer and is the author of numerous technical papers.

About this edition

• Publisher: WestWinds Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0871089408
• ISBN 13: 9780871089403
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 182