Colorado Byways: Backcountry drives for the whole family

Colorado Byways: Backcountry drives for the whole family by Huegel, Tony. Spiral-bound edition. ISBN: 9781889329000.

For the price of a single tank of gas for the typical 4wd sport-utility vehicle, the 80 unpaved adventure roads detailed in this backcountry travel guide will steer you through Colorados most spectacular wildlands and historic settings. From the river gorges of Dinosaur National Monument to the soaring peaks and passes of the San Juan Mountains (including the famous Alpine Loop), the routes it details will help you discover ghost towns, Native American rock art sites, sweeping glaciated valleys, an active dinosaur fossil quarry and herds of wild horses. It even includes exhilarating drives up the famous ski slopes at Aspen, Vail and Breckenridge. Whether youre looking for an easy cruise through autumn aspens or the thrill of a genuine 4x4 route like famous Black Bear Pass, its detailed descriptions, maps for every route, extensive how-to chapter and comprehensive listing of information sources - not to mention its handy spiral binding - make this glovebox-size guide the ideal companion for exploring the wilds of Colorado with the comfort and convenience of an SUV.