The following is just a brief overview of some of the information that is contained in Foothills to Mount Evans. Each trail listed is briefly described, with access information, and accompanied with a clearly defined map. The elevation of the trail and the length of the hike is given for each one, and the book is illustrated with many pictures of the scenic trails.
Trails covered can be found in Mount Falcon Park, Green Mountain Park, Matthews-Winters Park/Hogback Park, Apex Park, Genesee Park - Beaverbrook, Lair O' The Bear Park, DeDisse Park, Alderfer-Three Sisters Park, Elk Meadow-Bergen Peak, Cub Creek-Maxwell Falls, Chief Mountain, Chicago Creeks, and Bear Creek Basin. Over 60 trails are included from these areas. For a complete listing of the trails featured in Foothills to Mount Evans, click here.
There is also a section dedicated to backcountry safety and minimum-impact hiking and backpacking. For hikers, backpackers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers, mountain bikers, anglers, and equestrians alike...., Foothills to Mount Evans, is a must when planning your next outing into the backcountry west of the Denver Metropolitan Area. |
