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Summary: Good guide
Review: For anyone hiking in RMNP, this is a good book to have along, but I'd prefer to have a second option, like Malitz's RMNP Dayhiker's Guide. Malitz's book has altiude gain, elevation at destination, distance one way, and which trailhead to use at the beginning of the description of each trail. This book just has a chart in the back. It also is just a little more like a story book than a guide book. Not what I need in the middle of the wilderness. The only pictures are sketches, where Malitz's Dayhiker's Guide has lots of nice color photos, which can take a little of the surprise out of what you're about to see, but do help in location recognition. Dannen's guide is full of info, you just have to read a little more to find it. Both are good companions to have along and to use for preparation, but if I could only carry one I'm afraid this one would stay behind in favor of Malitz's Dayhiker's Guide or the soon-to-be-released Frommer's RMNP 3rd Edition.
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Summary: Good book, but would like another option
Review: For anyone hiking in RMNP, this is a good book to have along, but I'd prefer to have a second option, like Malitz's RMNP Dayhiker's Guide. Malitz's book has altiude gain, elevation at destination, distance one way, and which trailhead to use at the beginning of the description of each trail. This book just has a chart in the back. It also is just a little more like a story book than a guide book. Not what I need in the middle of the wilderness. The only pictures are sketches, where Malitz's Dayhiker's Guide has lots of nice color photos, which can take a little of the surprise out of what you're about to see, but do help in location recognition. Dannen's guide is full of info, you just have to read a little more to find it. Both are good companions to have along and to use for preparation, but if I could only carry one I'm afraid this one would stay behind in favor of Malitz's Dayhiker's Guide or the soon-to-be-released Frommer's RMNP 3rd Edition.
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Summary: Yawn yawn
Review: I have to weigh in with the reviewer who gave this hiking guide only one star. I totally agree with his/her evaluation and description of the Dannens' book. I always buy trail books and read them at home before going off on a hiking trip. I purchased this book but it was so boring I almost fell asleep reading it. Needless to way, I won't bother to take it with me to Colorado this June.
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Summary: This is a guide for readers
Review: I understand why some other reviewers don't rate this book highly. It's not a quick and easy reference. I see it as a guide for readers who are hikers/hikers who are readers. One person's "rambling" is another person's "delightful." I'm thoroughly enjoying it because these writers take me along on trails I might not get to. If you're looking for a quick and easy, color-coded, typical guide, this is probably not for you. HOWEVER, if you like reading, enjoy hiking, love nature and love vivid descriptions of what you'll see if you travel different trails, you'll probably appreciate this guide. The writing is excellent and the authors seem to know what they're talking about. Their description of being close to a lightning strike was really exciting. This is part travel essay, part guidebook. I don't regret buying it at all.
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Summary: BEWARE: Not Your Normal Falcon Guide
Review: If you are thinking of purchasing this book because you like the normal Falcon Guide format, to assist you in choosing hikes, DON" BUY THIS BOOK! I concur with the reviewer that stated the book rambled on and had very little useful information. Another option, that is close to the typical FG format, is "An Outdoor Family Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park" by Lisa G. Evans.
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Summary: Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park
Review: If you're planning to hike in Rocky, don't go without this book. It has descriptions of every trail you could want to hike, along with mileage and elevation gains. Not only is it helpful on the trail, but it keeps you dreaming about the park and planning future hikes when you're not there.
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Summary: Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park
Review: This book is a must-have for anyone planning a trip to RMNP. It is by far the most comprehensive trail-guide available, and includes more than adequate reference materials. This book is perfect for the first-timer, the seasoned dayhiker, and the experienced backcountry hiker...I very highly reccomend it.
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Summary: The Book For The RMNP Day Hiker
Review: This is a superior guide for anyone seeking an "off road" experience in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) -- the only way to really see the park's wonders. The authors have first hand experience on the trails, discuss the terrain, the turns, the animals, flowers, and habitat. For the novice or less experienced hiker, this book will give you everything you need to hike in confidence. It will help you select the best trail for your time and effort level. This book will tell you "what's up ahead," so if you're an explorer first, the surprise is limited to the beauty not the unexpected. However, if avoiding uncertainly is your goal (and a good one in the mountains where weather is unpredictable and trerrain and altitude can be challenging) this is The Book. Without this book a hiker to Mills Lake, for example, might not know to look for the cairns that mark about 100 yards of obscured trail over the glacial rock just north of the lake. For the more experienced outdoorsman and those familar with the park, the book provides a touch of naturalism and environmental science that makes an informed reference or overnight backpacking trip. I've selected a number of trails to hike in the park based on this book's descriptions and recommendations and NEVER been disappointed. I am planning a one-week excursion across the park for the summer of 2000 and will have this book in my backpack. This book is money well invested.
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Summary: This is a guide for readers
Review: This would have been a lot better in the regular Falcon guide format. I found the descriptions in this book rambling, lacking in any useful detail and not very helpful.
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Summary: Not very helpful
Review: This would have been a lot better in the regular Falcon guide format. I found the descriptions in this book rambling, lacking in any useful detail and not very helpful.
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