Posted by Bert Fukuda on September 25, 2007 at 11:04 PM
Hi. First let me say I've been reading this forum for the last week or so and have been blown away by the quality of photos I've seen.
Anyway, I'm very new to the area and my wife and I are going to CB this weekend. I want to get out and catch some of the fall colors but have no idea of what's where. I've heard about Kebler Pass, Ohio Pass etc but have no idea where those are located. Can someone recommend a map that details all these locations? I don't want to take too much of anyones time explaining how to get where. If I can get a detailed map that lists Ohio Pass, Dallas Divide etc we'll wander around to find good spots.
Thanks,
Bert
Posted by Bert Fukuda on September 25, 2007 at 11:33 PM
Darren,
Awesome!!! This is exactly what I was looking for.
I'll post some images when I get back. If any meet the quality I've seen in the forum that is.
Thanks again,
Bert
Posted by Mark Aultman on September 26, 2007 at 12:38 AM
And for all your future Colorado exploration needs, get yourself a shiny red Colorado Atlas. I couldn't live without mine.
Posted by Kalin Wilson on September 26, 2007 at 2:02 AM
I HIGHLY recommend the National Geographic/Trails Illustrated topo maps. Very detailed, good coloration, water and tear proof/resistant. The atlases/gazeteers are good for the macro view to get you there, but I like the TI maps for detailed nav and planning.
Welcome aboard, Bert!
Posted by Mel Ladewig on September 26, 2007 at 10:25 AM
I believe that Latitude 40 has a Gunnison/Aspen area map. If so, these maps are even better than the National Geographic/Trails Illustrated maps (which are also quite good). They have a very accurate listing of trails and geographical features. They usually list trail difficulty. Both are printed on tearproof/waterproof paper. Of course the ultimate in accuracy and fine detail is usually the USGS 7.5 minute maps, but these are not waterproof/tearproof and cover a smaller area than the other maps I mentioned.
Delorme maps are OK and I use their software program often to print maps, but they are often missing major features such as lakes and roads. The big red books are handy to have because they cover the whole state at once, but don't expect to find every road or trail on them.
Mel-
Posted by Bert Fukuda on September 27, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Mel / Kalin,
This is funny. I went to REI tonight and checked out the maps for the area we're going to and ended up getting both a Latitude 40 map and an NG map. The L40 map they had did go far enough west for what we have planned. I do like the detail in the L40 maps though.
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5 repliesAnyway, I'm very new to the area and my wife and I are going to CB this weekend. I want to get out and catch some of the fall colors but have no idea of what's where. I've heard about Kebler Pass, Ohio Pass etc but have no idea where those are located. Can someone recommend a map that details all these locations? I don't want to take too much of anyones time explaining how to get where. If I can get a detailed map that lists Ohio Pass, Dallas Divide etc we'll wander around to find good spots.
Thanks,
Bert
Awesome!!! This is exactly what I was looking for.
I'll post some images when I get back. If any meet the quality I've seen in the forum that is.
Thanks again,
Bert
Welcome aboard, Bert!
Delorme maps are OK and I use their software program often to print maps, but they are often missing major features such as lakes and roads. The big red books are handy to have because they cover the whole state at once, but don't expect to find every road or trail on them.
Mel-
This is funny. I went to REI tonight and checked out the maps for the area we're going to and ended up getting both a Latitude 40 map and an NG map. The L40 map they had did go far enough west for what we have planned. I do like the detail in the L40 maps though.
Thanks again,
Bert