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The rule for selecting peaks is that their primary trailheads must be within 10 miles of the I-70 corridor. In most cases, they are much closer than that.

While there are no technical routes requiring ropes or specialized mountaineering skills, there are some scrambles that have dangerous sections. Please read the class rating system for more information.

One of the great things about this collection of mountains is that they can be combined in many different ways, especially as point-to-point adventures (which are easier to set up, since many of the trailheads are right along the highway). While this guide mentions many of the possible route combinations, those looking for multiday adventures or huge single-day outings will find enough information to create unique routes.

All GPS tracks are available online in the GPX and KMZ file formats at mountainouswords.com/I70-hikes. These are free downloads for your personal use; please do not upload them on other sites.

While all the routes in this book are worthy (I’ve weeded out the stinkers), the very best are denoted by a star icon . Consider these the must-do hikes!