Best Hikes With Children: Colorado, 3rd Edition (Best Hikes with Children Series) » (Revised)

Short hikes for short legs (and those still young at heart) in Colorado.

• 86 hikes chosen for kid appeal
• Trails accessible from Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Vail, Aspen, and Crested Butte
• New "Great Getaways" chart of Colorado's 18 best family fun destinations for hiking, camping, swimming, and more

Lichen Loop, Piedra River Trail, Baby Bathtubs Trail: these are just a few of the new hikes families will enjoy together in the completely updated edition of this popular guide. Hikes range from 1 to 8 miles in length, with optional turn around points for tired feet. They feature "environmental close-ups" to keep young hikers turned on to hiking-for example, you might search for polliwogs, discover wildflowers, or explore sand dunes. Also included is advice on hiking with children and tips for keeping it fun.

Author Bio:A freelance writer based in Durango, Colorado, Maureen Keilty is also the author of Best Hikes with Children in(tm) Utah. Keilty's husband, Dan Peha, is a noted outdoor photographer.