{"product_id":"the-best-aspen-hikes-paperback","title":"The Best Aspen Hikes - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRob Martinez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Hikes chosen, described, and photographed by experienced members of the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC)\u003cbr\u003e - A wide variety of hikes, from family- and wheelchair-friendly to difficult treks\u003cbr\u003e - Includes detailed comments, route descriptions, driving directions, maps, elevation gain, difficulty rating, estimated time of the hike, round-trip distance, and nearest landmark\u003cbr\u003e - Fits in your pocket or daypack and features color photos and maps throughout the book \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The twelfth CMC Press regional pack guide for the State of Colorado, The \u003cem\u003eBest Aspen Hikes\u003c\/em\u003e not only includes hikes within a short drive of town but also trails near Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Leadville. Casual hikers will be awed by the reflection of the iconic Maroon Bells in Maroon Lake, one of the prettiest and most photographed spots in Colorado, while they stroll along the Maroon Lake Scenic Trail. Conversely, experienced hikers will revel in the challenge presented by the twin-summited Mount Sopris, which rises more than 6,000 feet above the Roaring Fork Valley to serve as a stunning backdrop to the town of Carbondale. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For outdoor enthusiasts who would rather stay in close proximity to Aspen, the Rio Grande Trail, a paved wheelchair-accessible path, allows for easy access to many of Aspen's parks and provides a beautiful panorama of the surrounding mountains and Roaring Fork River. Another option, though much more strenuous, is Ute Trail, which climbs high above town and offers spectacular views of the town below.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 104\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 7 x 4.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 06, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42155769561223,"sku":"9781937052089","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/38f2d5dfe7ba01714ea7c5ce8352422d.webp?v=1733238620","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-best-aspen-hikes-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}