Hiking Colorado's Geology

by Ralph Lee Hopkins and Lindy Birkel Hopkins

* 50 hikes reveal Colorado's geologic history and diversity * Trailside Geology section offers advice for practical study on the trail Erupting volcanoes, shifting seas, the icy embrace of giant glaciers, haunts of the dinosaurs: it's all here in Hiking Colorado's Geology. In 50 hikes, you'll see first-hand evidence of the most dramatic geologic events that created and continue to shape the terrain of this beautiful state. You'll benefit, too, from the authors' long experience as guides and lecturers, sharing their passion for the natural world. The guide is easy to use, with each hike headlined with the geologic features profiled. You'll also find an introductory section on geologic principles you'll see on the trail.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898867088
• ISBN13: 9780898867084
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

Very good book making Colorado geology accessible to anyone who can walk to the sites outlined here. Hikes are even more enjoyable because of the extra dimension of knowing something about the area.

A pleasant surprise

When I ordered this book, I was concerned that it might beintended only for backpackers (something I'm not up to). To myrelief, the vast majority of the hikes (and there are fifty of them) are no more than three miles round trip. Each one has complete instructions on how to reach the starting point and detailed descriptions of what you'll see. Our only problem is deciding which hikes to take in the time we'll have on our next vacation to Colorado.