Here’s a quick guide to some questions I frequently get asked about my reviews.
Average Time
This is the average time needed to complete the entire activity. That includes time to stop and eat and enjoy the sights.
Hike Difficulty
It’s tough to adequately describe a hike’s difficulty as everyone is slightly different. General weather conditions, overall fitness level and deviations from the trail can drastically change someone’s experience. Here is how I define how difficult a hike is.
Easy
Generally flat or a slight incline and usually short in length (usually less than 3 miles round trip). Typically acceptable for the majority of users (including children).
Moderate
Acceptable for hikers with a reasonable amount of fitness. These hikes usually are longer in length (3 – 10 miles round trip) and include a range of elevation gain up to 2,500 feet. May include a small amount of scrambling.
Strenuous
Strenuous hikes are typically distances over 10 miles round trip, may include large amounts of elevation gain over 2,500 and likely includes tough terrain to traverse. A high level of fitness is needed for these trips.
Traveling Mooses Rating
For every hike or activity we go on, we include an overall Traveling Mooses rating. The scale ranges from 1 to 5 Mooses. We take into account many factors in our rating including, time spent, cost of activity, overall enjoyment, and whether or not we would repeat the activity. Our ratings are subjective based on our experiences and may differ from your own.
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