Colorado Summit Hikes for Everyone

Contains detailed information for reaching 105 named summits, from peaks
suitable for beginners to famous, 14,000-foot Capitol Peak.

From world-renowned Rocky Mountain National Park in the north to the
magnificent San Juans in the southwest, from the famed peaks above Aspen to
the remote tops of the Sangre de Cristos, no other state offers so many
summits to reach or such spectacular alpine hiking as Colorado. Here you’ll
find everything you need to enjoy the best summit hikes that the state has to
offer: accurate access and route descriptions, must-have color maps and
elevation profiles, equipment checklists, safety tips and a full-featured
index. Dozens of informative side-bars, on everything from history and nature
to tips on photography and «fun facts,» add to an enjoyable hiking
experience.

One of the great pleasures of reaching a summit is, of course, the great views
to be enjoyed. That is why we include Great View, an easy-to-use system that
identifies all the peaks within view from your summit. Color-coded symbols
make it quick to find the hike that’s right for you, including difficulty
ratings at all levels, and special hikes for wildlife viewing, for families or
persons with disabilities, or for people with dogs.