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. - 50 hikes revealing Colorado's dramatic...

"To discover the geologic novelties of the Centennial State, all that is required is a good map, a sense of adventure, and Colorado Rocks, a guide to 50 of the most compelling geologic sites in Colorado. The well-chosen destinations span the state's geologic history from Precambrian rocks of the Black Canyon to the modern shifting landscape of the Great Sand Dunes. Many of these sites are on every geologist's bucket list. The Great Unconformity, a...