THE REVIEWS ARE IN for Moon Colorado Hiking: Best Hikes Plus Beer, Bites, and Campgrounds Nearby

What’s better than a Colorado hike? How about a Colorado hike with a beer chaser? With a guide like Joshua Berman, who’s hiked and camped the Colorado mountains and plains for decades? In the introduction to “Colorado Hiking,” Berman writes he’s hiked all 75 trails in the book in a single year.  That’s 334 miles and 64,000 vertical feet.  Of course, Berman doesn’t expect readers to match his feat. “I’ll help you whittle down your options so you can choose from the best bang-for-your-buck trails, whether you’re looking for lakes, rivers, peaks, wildlife, wildflowers or just a breath of fresh air.” — THE DENVER POST, July 28, 2024: “Colorado Hiking” and more books of regional interest, by Sandra Dallas

This expertly curated anthology of 75 hikes is conveniently organized into 11 geographic areas and features “best of” rundowns for various kinds of terrain, so whether you’re looking for a hot springs hike in the Central Mountains North region or an alpine lake trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, Berman has you covered. And the advice doesn’t just stop at which route to take—every hike featured includes a recommendation to the best nearby brew, and sometimes the best bite, so you can make a day of your adventure with a well-deserved indulgence. — denver life magazine, July 1, 2024: “Guide Books for Your Summer Adventures,” by Lauren Shmidt

There are a lot of things to love about this hiking guide. I am a very avid hiker and I was pleased to see in each section there were great hikes that I also recommend to people, but also a 2-3 hikes that I had not done in the area! Each geographical area covered has easy and hard hikes, so there really is something for everyone. — Jenny Zichterman, on Amazon.com

This book is invaluable for anyone who wants to hike in Colorado, resident or tourist. Definitely make room in your backpack for this guide, it will make your outings so much more enjoyable. — Mama on the Go, Amazon.com