Hiking Colorado's Geology

52 hikes reveal Colorado's geologic history and diversity

Trailside Geology section offers advice for practical study on the trail

Explore the traces of the rise and fall of Colorado's mountains, volcanic eruptions, shifting seas, wind-blown deserts, and dinosaur haunts! Written for people with little or no background in geology, this guide breaks Colorado down into 11 geographic regions and highlights several hikes within each region that help hikers see evidence of the most interesting geologic events