Hiking Colorados Geology

Author : Ralph Hopkins
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 159485307X
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking Colorado's Geology written by Ralph Hopkins and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2000-03-31 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * 50 hikes reveal Colorado's geologic history and diversity * Trailside Geology section offers advice for practical study on the trail Erupting volcanoes, shifting seas, the icy embrace of giant glaciers, haunts of the dinosaurs: it's all here in Hiking Colorado's Geology. In 50 hikes, you'll see first-hand evidence of the most dramatic geologic events that created and continue to shape the terrain of this beautiful state. You'll benefit, too, from the authors' long experience as guides and lecturers, sharing their passion for the natural world. The guide is easy to use, with each hike headlined with the geologic features profiled. You'll also find an introductory section on geologic principles you'll see on the trail.

Author : Ralph Lee Hopkins
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 9780898867084
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking Colorado's Geology written by Ralph Lee Hopkins and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the traces of the rise and fall of Colorado's mountains, volcanic eruptions, shifting seas, wind-blown deserts, and dinosaur haunts. This new destination guide offers understanding of the many unique and spectacular geologic formations of Colorado. 8-page color photo insert. 80 b&w photos. 14 maps.

Author : Ralph Lee Hopkins
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 9780898868562
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking the Southwest's Geology written by Ralph Lee Hopkins and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking the Southwest's Geology: Four Corners Region takes curious hikers on a journey through time that explores the Colorado Plateau-an immense land of canyons, mesas, and isolated mountain ranges in the American Southwest. Hopkins' stunning color photography brings the Four Corners Region to life in dazzling detail.

Author : Ellen Morris Bishop
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 9780898868470
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking Oregon's Geology written by Ellen Morris Bishop and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combine hiking and geology interests to have more fun in on the trail

Author : Lon Abbott
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 9780898868951
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking the Grand Canyon's Geology written by Lon Abbott and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the Grand Canyon for rim walkers, day hikers, and serious backpackers, presented from the point of view of geologists. An overview introduces readers to the area's geological history, followed by detailed narratives of 18 hikes. For each hike the authors explore a geological theme, focusing on aspects of the canyon's evolution that are particularly well-illustrated along its length. Basic information such as trail length, elevation change, and difficulty level starts each chapter.

Author : Jack Reed
Publisher : CMC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780976052586
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rocks Above the Clouds written by Jack Reed and published by CMC Press. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rocks Above the Clouds is the first geology book written for climbers, scramblers and hikers. Along with six maps and a range-by-range geologic description of what to expect in the Colorado mountains, it includes some very curious information on the Colorado Fourteeners.Rocks Above the Clouds explores how the nature of mountains and the challenges they present to the climber and hiker are influenced by the rocks that form them--in other words, by their geology. After describing the types of rocks found in mountains, the authors cover the geologic process from the big bang to the present.

Author : Ivo Lucchitta
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594853061
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking Arizona's Geology written by Ivo Lucchitta and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2001-10-19 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Other titles in the series are extremely popular * All necessary geologic terms are defined * Written at a level easy for readers to understand Arizona's geology is complex and its landscape varied. Yet, with Hiking Arizona's Geology as a companion, curious hikers with little or no background in geology can learn about Arizona's geologic features while enjoying some of the state's most scenic hiking trails. Fifty-five hikes organized by Arizona's three major geologic provinces are detailed, accompanied by information on the landscape encountered on each trail.

Author : Robert Fillmore
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781607810049
Total Pages : 495 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geological Evolution of the Colorado Plateau of Eastern Utah and Western Colorado written by Robert Fillmore and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-read geology tutorial of the of the eastern Colorado Plateau, this book will answer all of your questions about how this stunning region was formed. Includes detailed road logs.

Author : Outdoor Books and Maps
Publisher : Adler Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780930657185
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Best of Northern Colorado Hiking Trails written by Outdoor Books and Maps and published by Adler Publishing. This book was released on 1995-04 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Described in this guide are 77 trails that range from short, easy day hikes to difficult backpacking adventures. The book covers areas in Arapaho, Roosevelt, White River, and Routt National Forests as well as Rocky Mountain National Park. Detailed information includes directions to trailheads, maps, trail length, elevation gains, difficulty, and much more.

Author : Donald L. Baars
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Traveler's Guide to the Geology of the Colorado Plateau written by Donald L. Baars and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serves as an enrichment to all road trips through the varied landscapes of the Colorado Plateau, explaining the geological forces that have shaped the stunning natural features of the area.