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Capsulized Summaries

Each trip begins with a capsulized summary that includes the following information: distance and trip type, hiking time, difficulty level, total elevation gain and/or loss, trail uses, best times to hike, agency, and recommended maps.

DISTANCE AND TRIP TYPE

The first figure listed in this section is an estimate of the total hiking distance for each loop or out-and-back hike, including outbound and return journey. The trail mileage for most trips was calculated using a measuring wheel and GPS receiver, but keep in mind that mileages in this book may differ from what you see on trail signs or certain maps. All these different sources can often conflict because they’ve been calculated by different people using different methods over time.

The other listing in this section is the trip type, which consists of a loop, semiloop, out-and-back trip, or point-to-point (or shuttle) hike.

HIKING TIME

This is an estimate of the walking time for the average person for each trip. Estimates are based on walking 2 miles per hour on easy to moderate terrain, and 1.5 miles per hour on strenuous terrain. Hiking times do not include rest stops; your actual time on the trail will vary depending on how often and how long you stop.