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Difficulty. This subjective, overall rating takes into account the length of the hike and the nature of the terrain. The following are general definitions of the five categories:

Easy. Suitable for every member of the family.

Moderate. Suitable for all physically fit people.

Moderately strenuous. Long length, substantial elevation gain, and/or difficult terrain. Recommended for experienced hikers only.

Strenuous. A full day’s hike (or a backpack trip) over a long and/or challenging route. Suitable only for experienced hikers in excellent physical condition.

Very strenuous. Long and rugged route in extremely remote area. Suitable only for experienced hikers or climbers in top physical condition. Only three hikes in this book—Down the East Fork (ssss1), San Jacinto Peak: Hard Way (ssss1), and Villager Peak (ssss1)—get this rating.

Each higher level represents more or less a doubling of the difficulty.

Trail Use. This field mentions whether dogs are allowed, whether a given hike is appropriate for kids, and more.