Best Easy Day Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park - Paperback

by Susan Joy Paul (Author), Kent Dannen (Author)

DREAM IT This updated and revised edition of Best Easy Day Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for thirty-three easy-to-follow hikes in the park, including six stroller- and wheelchair-friendly hikes that allow adventurers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region's history amid the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Colorado's famous Rocky Mountain National Park.

LOOK INSIDE TO FIND:

• Hikes suited to every ability
• Trail Finder for best hikes for waterfalls, lakes, summits, wildlife,
• and solitude
• Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps
• GPS coordinates for trailheads

Author Biography

Susan Joy Paul has hiked, camped, and climbed around the United States and beyond, reaching the summits of more than 700 mountains. Her favorite routes include the Mountaineer's Route on Mount Whitney, the East Arête on Mount Russell, the Emmons Glacier on Mount Rainier, the Gooseneck Glacier on Gannett Peak, the Jamapa Glacier on Pico de Orizaba, the Ayoloco Glacier on Iztaccihuatl, and the Whymper Route to the Ventimilla summit on Chimborazo. Susan is the author of numerous guidebooks including Touring Colorado Hot Springs, Hiking Waterfalls in Colorado, and Climbing Colorado's Mountains. She lives independently in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Kent Dannen, a former contributing editor for Backpacker magazine, was a guide, naturalist, and master outdoorsman who led hiking trips in Rocky Mountain National Park for more than 30 years. He lived in Allenspark, Colorado.