Author Description

A trail guide to the back country around Vail, Beaver Creek, Avon, Eagle and Minturn, Colorado including all of alpine Eagle County. Forty trails with key statistics including elevation gain and degree of difficulty. Topo maps and photos accompany each 2-page trail description. A fold-out map gives users a clear definition of the whole county trail network. Features include Special Hikes for Kids and Trails Selected by Difficulty, with plenty of easy hikes as well as advanced trails for all kinds of users. A feature of The Vail Hiker is the number of trails into the spectacular Holy Cross Wilderness area and the rugged Eagles Nest Wilderness. The book's wire-O binding allows it to lay flat in your backpack or on the seat of your car while following driving directions. A sturdy laminated cover resists rain.