Rocky Mountain National Park dayhiker's guide : a scenic guide to 33 favorite hikes including Longs Peak

Rocky Mountain National Park is one of our greatest natural treasures. In words and color photographs, this guide describes thirty-three of the best dayhikes in the park, emphasizing not only the destination of the hike, but also the remarkable features along the way. The guide includes route descriptions for Longs Peak, Calypso Cascades, Ouzel Falls, The Loch, Hallett Peak, Sky Pond, Lulu City, and many more. Cross-referenced with "Trails Illustrated" topographic maps. This guide emphasizes not only the destination of the hike, but also the remarkable and changing features you see along the way. The hikes include well-traveled favorites such as Bear Lake and Lulu City, as well as lesser-known locales such as Lake of Glass, Ypsilon Mountain, and Black Lake. Includes sections on park history, flora, fauna, geology, and a running commentary on the park's abundant wildflowers. If you're looking for landscapes rich in water features, you cannot do better than hike in the Wild Basin area of the southeast region.