EASY

1

FLAT AND EASY TERRAIN, LIMITED CARDIO STRESS, LOW TRAIL DISTANCE. GOOD FOR BEGINNERS, FAMILIES AND SMALL DOGS.

MODERATE

2

 SMALL ELEVATION GAIN, GOOD CARDIO STRESS AND TRAIL DISTANCE OF 1-3 MILES. SHAKE THE RUST OFF WITH THESE HIKES.

DIFFICULT

3

GOOD ELEVATION GAIN VIA SWITCHBACKS, ELEVATED CARDIO STRESS (BREATHING AND HEARTRATE), TRAIL DISTANCE OF 4+ MILES.   

STRENUOUS

4

ELEVATION GAIN W/ OBSTACLES (ROCKS, TREES, LIMITED MARKINGS), HIGH CARDIO STRESS. TRAIL DISTANCE OF 8+. 

VERY STRENUOUS

5

EXTREME ELEVATION GAIN, EXTREME CARDIO STRESS TRAIL DISTANCE 12+ . HESE HIKES REQUIRE CARE.