Deciding to go hiking in Colorado can be a little like going to the grocery store without a grocery list. With so many options in our area, this book provides a great checklist by which to organzie a summer's worth of outdoor activities."---Doug Ottewill, Mile High Sports Magazine<BR><BR>Using clear and entertaining narrative, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Denver and Boulder eliminates doubts about where to hike and what to expect when you get to the trail-head. For locating and accessing the best hikes within a 60-mile radius of the Denver and Boulder area, this guide is indispensable!<BR><BR>Learn about prehistoric Colorado and marvel at fossils while hiking the Petrified Forest Loop. Envision the pioneers who passed through Barr Lake State Park, or the gold miners who panned for gold near Eldorado Springs Trail. Admire the Kissing rock formation while strolling through Garden of the Gods, or spend a leisurely Saturday morning at Washington Park in downtown Denver.<BR><BR>You'll save time with Key At-a-Glance Information, providing quick and easy assessments of each hike before you hit the trail.<BR><BR>So what you waiking for? With local author and hiking expert Kim Lipker at your side the ultimate hike is just a short drive away.