Best Hiking in Southwestern Colorado around Ouray Telluride Silverton and Lake

About this book

An opinionated guide to the best hikes in one of Colorados best hiking areas the San Juan Mountains in southwestern 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 maps and photographs of the recommended hikes.