Expertly researched and designed, National Geographic's map of the Colorado Trail is ideal for fans and hikers of Colorado's premier long distance trail. It makes a great planning tool or as reference to track progress on the almost 500 mile trail. This beautiful map shows the entire length of the trail from Durango to Denver as it passes along the ridge of the Rocky Mountains. A unique elevation profile highlights the trail's peaks and valleys, and an informative mileage chart shows the distance between key locations. Also highlighted on this map are passes, peaks, national forests, national parks, state parks, and Indian reservations. Additional points of interest include lodges and campgrounds near the trail.

The map is packaged in a full color box designed for gift giving. The box includes a large image of a section of the map inside and details including size and scale.