RATINGS SYSTEM:

All of our hikes are graded for their scenic quality, as well as the level of difficulty involved to complete the hike.

1. SCENIC QUALITY:

= Very good = Outstanding = Awe-inspiring

2. LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:

EASY - A short and mostly level hike with a maximum elevation gain of 1000 ft. and roundtrip mileage around 2-4 miles.

MODERATE - A hike with an elevation gain of about a 1,500 ft., or one that requires some boulder scrambling or route-finding and takes around 4 -8 miles to complete roundtrip.

STRENUOUS - A hike that involves around 3,000 ft. of elevation gain, and or a significant amount of cross-country route-finding, as well as a roundtrip mileage in the neighborhood of 8 miles or more.

VERY STRENUOUS - A hike of about 10 or more miles that involves an elevation gain of around 4,000 ft., or greater. Or a hike that truly challenges your endurance, navigation and cross-country hiking skills and has a significant amount of elevation gain and roundtrip mileage.