Best Hiking in Southwest Colorado Around Ouray, Telluride, Silverton and Lake City - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Best Hiking in Southwest Colorado Around Ouray, Telluride, Silverton and Lake City write by Diane Greer. This book was released on 2019-03-02. Best Hiking in Southwest Colorado Around Ouray, Telluride, Silverton and Lake City available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. An opinionated guide to the best hikes in one of Colorado's best hiking areas, the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado around the towns of Ouray, Telluride, Silverton and Lake City, Colorado. The trails in this guide, best hiked between mid-July and mid-September, appeal to day hikers who like to go high and walk 6.0 to 12.5 miles/day. Elevation gains range from 1,000 to 3,500-ft. 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 four great base camps; Ouray, Telluride, Silverton and Lake City.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, directions to the trailhead, maps and photographs of the recommended hikes.
Frontier in Transition
Frontier in Transition - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Frontier in Transition write by Paul M. O'Rourke. This book was released on 1980. Frontier in Transition available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Hiking Trails of Southwestern Colorado, Fifth Edition
Hiking Trails of Southwestern Colorado, Fifth Edition - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Hiking Trails of Southwestern Colorado, Fifth Edition write by John Peel. This book was released on 2020-06-23. Hiking Trails of Southwestern Colorado, Fifth Edition available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Now with a fresh design, this fifth edition of the bestselling authoritative guide for hikers in Southwestern Colorado features new and updated trails, clear maps, and beautiful color photographs. Used by beginner and seasoned hikers alike for years now, Hiking Trails of Southwestern Colorado shares the best nature-walking excursions around Durango, Silverton, Vallecito, and the Colorado Trail areas. Taking you everywhere from the refreshing waters of Ice Lakes Basin to the glorious views of Engineer Mountain, this new edition of the guidebook includes: More than 60 trails and climbs plus 12 new hikes, accompanied by corresponding maps and color photographs Distance, elevation, difficulty rating, and duration for each hike General overview of the trail as well as quick but important details on the route Options to other paths and trails for the wandering adventurer Enjoy the natural landscape and wild beauty of Southwestern Colorado with this comprehensive guide to Southwestern Colorado’s favorite trails.
One Drive in a Million: A Mile-by-Mile guide to Southwest Colorado's San Juan Skyway and Million Dollar Highway
One Drive in a Million: A Mile-by-Mile guide to Southwest Colorado's San Juan Skyway and Million Dollar Highway - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook One Drive in a Million: A Mile-by-Mile guide to Southwest Colorado's San Juan Skyway and Million Dollar Highway write by Branson Reynolds. This book was released on 2016-08-10. One Drive in a Million: A Mile-by-Mile guide to Southwest Colorado's San Juan Skyway and Million Dollar Highway available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. One of the most spectacular drives in North America, the San Juan Skyway is a 236 mile loop which winds through forests of aspen and pine, over high passes with stunning panoramic views of mountain ranges exceeding 14,000 feet in elevation, through historic mining towns which played important roles in the colorful history of Southwest Colorado, and past the World Heritage Site of Mesa Verde. In 1988 this drive was designated as one of 54 National Scenic Byways, and was later chosen #1 of 10 to be designated as All American Roads for their natural beauty and historical significance. Along the way you may see black bear or mountain lions crossing the highway or elk and deer grazing in the meadows. A portion of this route includes the famous Million Dollar Highway which negotiates the awesome Uncompahgre Gorge, high in the Rocky Mountains between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado.
Photographing the Southwest: Colorado & New Mexico
Photographing the Southwest: Colorado & New Mexico - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Photographing the Southwest: Colorado & New Mexico write by Laurent Martrès. This book was released on 2007. Photographing the Southwest: Colorado & New Mexico available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Photographing the Southwest guidebook series is the culmination of over twenty years experience exploring and photographing the natural landmarks of the Southwest. Volume 3 will take you on a remarkable journey of discovery from the vast plains of Northwestern Colorado to the deserts of Southern New Mexico, exploring geological marvels, sand dunes, the alpine scenery of the San Juan and Rocky Mountains with their incredible wildflowers and fall colors, ancient cliff dwellings, old mining towns, Spanish New Mexico, and Indian Pueblos. We also make a short foray into Texas to visit Big Bend National Park.
