Exploring Colorado's Wild Areas: A Guide for Hikers, Backpackers, XC Skiers and Paddlers

Everyone's heard of Rocky Mountain National Park--its too-many-to-count 10,000-foot-plus peaks, its myriad hikes to lakes, waterfalls, and vistas--but did you know Colorado boasts a total of 39 wilderness areas, four national monuments, and a second national park (Mesa Verde)? Did you know that along with the bones of Allosaurus and Stegosaurus, Dinosaur National Monument boasts a geographically varied and awe-inspiring backcountry?