Hiking Colorado's Western Slope

This revised edition will lead you through canyons, across rivers, and up mountains to the best outdoor adventures in Western Colorado.

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On Colorado’s Western Slope, stunning geological features and awe-inspiring scenery create a unique hiking experience unlike any other.

This revised edition of HikingColorado’s Western Slope provides concise descriptions and detailed maps for over 50 of the state’s finest trails west of the Great Divide. Veteran hiker and author of Best Easy Day Hikes: Grand Junction and Fruita, Bill Haggerty, recommends his favorite routes—from short day walks to backcountry treks through the Western Slope’s spectacular landscape, including hikes near Aspen, Vail, the Flat Tops Wilderness, Steamboat Springs, Crested Butte and Gunnison, Ouray, Telluride, Grand Junction, and more.

Inside you'll find



Hikes suited to every ability
GPS-compatible trail maps and route profiles
Mile-by-mile directional cues
Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, best hiking seasons, and more