This guide is a popular resource for hikers in Southwest Colorado. The authors personally researched and hiked all trails in these areas, providing detailed maps with color-coded systems to define difficulty, elevation profiles with the same coding for gradient, and total elevation gain for each trail. The Hikes Chart lists all hikes on a single page, with information on scenic rating, difficulty, distance, elevation gain, and key features. Directions to the trailhead in each guidebook are clear and concise with maps included in some. A comprehensive resource that is easy to use, thus the focus on Southwest Colorado's excellent hiking trails in Ouray, Silverton, and Lake City. So, lace up your boots and get ready to explore! This hiking guide will show you the way.