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	Difficulty Level
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	Description The Rate you hike varies the difficulty level
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	Easy
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    - young and elderly 
 
    - someone in fair hiking condition 
 
	- trails are generally in good condition 
 
	- very little elevation gain 
 
     
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	Moderate
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    - someone in good hiking condition 
 
	- trails are generally in good condition 
 
	- increased mileage 
 	
	- moderate elevation gain 
 
     
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	Challenging
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    - someone in good hiking condition 
 
	- trails are generally in good condition 
 
	- increased mileage 
 	
	- significant elevation gain 
 
         
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	Difficult
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    - someone in excellent hiking condition 
 
	- trails are generally in good condition 
 
	- significant increase in mileage 
 	
	- significant increase in elevation gain 
 
         
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	Very Difficult
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    - someone in excellent hiking condition 
 
	- trails are not always in good condition 
 
	- significant increase in mileage 
 	
	- significant increase in elevation gain 
 
         
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	Extreme
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    - someone in exceptional hiking/climbing condition 
 
	- trails are not always available 
 
	- significant increase in mileage 
 	
	- extreme elevation gain 
 
	- technical aspects of hike 
 	
         
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