Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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 topic rates each trip according to physical effort and ease of access. Rat-
ings 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 ex-
perience and ethics required.
TRAIL CONDITION
Many routes within the wilderness areas are ill maintained, suf-
fering 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.
Well maintained:
Typically heavily used and regularly maintained.
Clear:
A well-defined trail with no major obstructions.
Passable:
The trail is evident with some encroaching brush and/or downed debris.
Lightly traveled and not regularly maintained.
Difficult:
The trail is faint with waist-high or above brush and/or fallen debris.
Impassable:
The trail is unrecognizable with major trail obstructions, including en-
croaching brush, landslides, and/or much fallen debris.
HIGHLIGHTS
The natural feature(s) that distinguish each hike.
TO REACH THE TRAILHEAD
Concise directions to the start of the trail. Where neces-
sary, information is provided regarding facilities, water, entrance fees, and parking
fees.
