Download or read book Colorado's Best Hikes for Fall Colors written by The Colorado Mountain Club and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For 8 weeks every fall, from early September to late-October, the trees of Colorado put on a breathtaking display of color. The gold, orange, and red of aspen trees contrast with white snow-covered mountains, bluebird skies, and pleasant temperatures making it a magical time to get outdoors. This pocket guide offers hikers the best 25 trails in the state for spectacular scenery, without crowds or traffic jams. Drawing from over a century of experience, the Colorado Mountain Club selected these hikes both for their beauty. Many of these hikes will have you going "Wow " every step of the way. Others may surprise you with brilliant-yellow cottonwood trees, bright-red gamble oak, or vast golden fields of tundra. And a few hikes will turn a corner to surprise you with jaw-dropping views. As a bonus, all of these are great hikes in the spring and summer too