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Each trip includes summary information and the hike description itself.

Summary

Summary information for each trip includes:

TITLE The highlighted destination(s) along the route.

LENGTH AND TYPE The overall length of the hike and whether the route is out-and-back, point-to-point, or a loop. Distances to specific waypoints are listed in each hike description.

RATING This book rates each trip according to physical effort and ease of access. Ratings are as follows:

Easy: Typically a short hike on level terrain with less than 500 feet of total elevation gain.

Moderate: Hikes with a consistent medium grade with roughly 500–1000 feet of total elevation gain.

Strenuous: Typically longer hikes with approximately 1000–2000 feet of elevation gain.

Challenging: A very strenuous hike with roughly 2000–3000 feet of total elevation gain over many miles of steep, rugged trails in often remote regions. Wilderness experience and ethics required.

TRAIL CONDITION Many routes within the wilderness areas are ill maintained, suffering from landslides, encroaching brush, and vanishing tread. The five-level rating system described below summarizes the general navigability of the trail. This section also advises whether the trail is good for kids, and whether you’re likely to encounter poison oak.