Rating The Hikes

* Easy -- for beginners. There is little elevation change and they begin and end at the same location so hikers can go as far as they like and turn around at anytime.  The terrain can be dirt, gravel & rocky, so footing can be hazardous.  If you are just starting, or usually walk 2 hours at a time, these are for you.
** Moderate -- for experienced hikers.  There is some elevation change. Some of the changes can be steep at times and long.  These hikes can either be loops or out and back hikes that allow you to go as far as you like and turn around at anytime.  The terrain can be dirt, gravel and rocky & footing can be hazardous.  If you're comfortable walking 3-4 hours at a time, these are good for you.
*** Difficult -- for experienced hikers only. There could be significant elevation changes and at times, long uphill walks. Be prepared to climb rocks or wade streams.  These can be loops or out and back hikes.  The terrain can be dirt, gravel and rocky, so footing can be hazardous.  If you walk 4-6 hours at a time, these are for you.

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