Boulder (Paperback)

If hikers had a Mecca, Boulder would be it. Seated at the base of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, in the shadow of the world famous Flatirons, this outdoorsy town is host to an abundance of wonderful hiking trails. From the red-rock cliffs of Eldorado Canyon to the airy summit of Flagstaff Mountain, from the wide open prairie cradling East Boulder Creek to the sheltering woodlands of the Betasso Preserve, the variety and beauty of trails around Boulder is astounding. And everyone, whether local or just visiting, is invited to partake of the bounty. "Best Easy Day Hikes Boulder" describes 23 short, easy hikes in the area with clear, easy-to-read maps and concise written descriptions. The hikes will take you among the waving grasses of the high plains, to the base of the red rock sentinels of the Flatirons, and up to the best high points in the mountains west of town. Enjoy!