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Description and Tips and Warnings

The detailed description includes clear navigation directions using natural landmarks and trail signs. Directions are given as left and right, and are backed up with the compass direction in parentheses. Although mileages between trail junctions are provided, the emphasis is placed on natural landmarks since mileage is difficult to measure in the backcountry and trail signs may be damaged or missing. Cross-country routes are described entirely by landmarks. Tips and Warnings are based on the author’s experience and are embedded in the text to call your attention to things that may make your trip safer and more enjoyable.

Possible Itinerary

A suggested plan for the primary trip is listed after the description, based on the author’s experience on the route. This may or may not include side trips. Side trips are clearly labeled as such. Treat itinerary as a starting point for your own trip planning, remembering that such things as water availability, trail conditions, and the fitness and experience level of the group will affect your final itinerary.