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Best Hikes Indian Peaks Wilderness includes concise descriptions, full-color photos, GPS coordinates, and detailed maps to the best hikes in Indian Peaks Wilderness, from family-friend strolls to popular vistas to hillier wooded pathways.FalconGuides have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks for more than thirty-five years. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors. Look inside to find:·Hikes suited to every ability·Mile-by-mile directional cues·Difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and best hiking seasons·An index of hikes by category—from easy day hikes to waterfalls·Invaluable trip-planning information, including local lodging and campgrounds·Full-color photos throughout·GPS coordinates

The Rocky Mountains have inspired travelers for centuries.  The vast majority of those who visit this vast area might write to their friends, “Having a great time!  Wish you were here!” Meanwhile, a few every year invariably find themselves shouting, “Help! I'm in trouble!” And trouble never comes at a convenient time. Search and Rescue: Rocky Mountains gathers the most heart-racing accounts from 1847 to the age of modern rescue technology showcasing the heroism of park rangers, first responders, pilots, and others (some canine) who go out of their way to save people from falling rocks, lightning, boiling hot springs, frigid water, slick ice, wildlife, sudden storms, falls from precipices, or just getting lost. Included in this compilation are the accounts of:·Sixteen Grand Teton climbers extracted from a sudden, deadly lightning storm. ·Brain surgery performed at night during a blizzard. ·A woman who was rescued three times in four years in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains.·A record 1800-foot sheer descent to rescue a climber with a leg smashed by a rock falling from the Grand Teton.

Hiking Waterfalls in Rocky Mountain National Park includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for the most scenic waterfall hikes in the park. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Hiking Waterfalls in Rocky Mountain National Park will take you to the best areas to view the most spectacular waterfalls.

Best Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park features the best hiking throughout Rocky Mountain National Park. Detailed maps and trail descriptions make navigating these wonderful trails easy, from family-friendly strolls to popular vistas to hillier wooded pathways. FalconGuides have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks for more than thirty-five years. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors. Look inside to find:·Hikes suited to every ability·Mile-by-mile directional cues·Difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and best hiking seasons·An index of hikes by category—from easy day hikes to waterfalls·Invaluable trip-planning information, including local lodging and campgrounds·Full-color photos throughout·GPS coordinates

The Best Easy Day Hikes series are handy, pocket-size guides for day hikers in America's most popular outdoor destinations. Each guide describes approximately 20-30 easy-to-follow, scenic trails in and around national parks, cities and urban areas, and popular outdoor destinations across America. With hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, these guidebooks are for everyone, including families.

Lace up your boots and sample more than 450 miles of trails in Rocky Mountain National Park and the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Veteran hiker Kent Dannen introduces you to memorable trails highlighting the natural splendor of the Rockies. Each hike description includes detailed information on trail access, best times for hiking, and points of interest along the way. This new edition is fully updated and revised, with special sections on what to wear, carry, and eat and invaluable advice on wilderness ethics and safety. Its smaller size and package, complete with illustrations, makes this guide an indispensable companion to hiking and backpacking in Rocky Mountain National Park and the Indian Peaks Wilderness.