Take a winsome and wacky 486-mile walk through Colorado legend and lore with Colorado author Doug Freed as he hikes the Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango. Along the way you’ll meet an endearing cast of trail characters and get a solid dose of quirky Colorado history. Roaming Colorado’s mountains at one time were cannibals and elephants, gunslingers and outlaws, bears, buffalo and beavers. Read about world-changing inventions, intrepid explorers and astounding feats of engineering. This book will have you reaching for your library card to learn more about Colorado history, and maybe even strapping on your hiking boots to experience the magnificent Colorado Trial.