Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking

Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking by Dannen, Kent. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780887420214.

This is the most popular and comprehensive trail guide to Rocky Mountains National Park. The revised edition (6th edition) reflects extensive changes made to the national park boundaries. It also indicates the boudaries of Indian Peaks Wilderness, adjacent to the park. New trails have been added, bringing total miles described to over 450. Several extremely detailed descriptions of trail sections provide self-guiding nature walks through various ecosystems. Introductory chapters deal with proper procedures and equipment. An index and bibliography are included, as well as a chart containing answers to common questions on hiking destinations. A strong emphasis is placed throughout on how to use the wilderness with discipline so it is not loved to death. Illustrated with maps and drawings. "It would be difficult to praise this guide for day hikers and backpackers too liberally... I found myself drawn straight through the 288 pages by the sheer excitement of the descriptions and the pleasure of shared enthusiasm. As far as hiking guides go, thats a first in recent memory, the best recommendation I can give." - Peter Wild High Country News