Please read the following description of each level. This information was written to help you decide which hikes would best meet your particular level of hiking challenge.

Easiest	More Difficult	Difficult	Extremely Difficult

 

Distances Total Elevation Gain / Loss Difficult 8 to 12 miles 2,200 feet to 3,300 feet Description - A steady gait and steadfast determination will more than likely get you to the top of these usually summit driven hikes. Benchmark Hike - Bridge to Nowhere - 9.6 mile - 1,000' hike. Yes, I know the elevation gain / loss is well under the minimum for this category, but this hike requires constant traversing, back-and-forth, across the East Fork of the San Gabriel River. This, in and of itself, would require a hiker to be that much more skilled to navigate successfully towards the goal. Benchmark Hike - San Jacinto Peak (10,804') via the Palm Springs Tram (8,400'). This 12 mile - 2,600' hike is scheduled on an annual basis. It's usually a determiner for individuals considering registering for the difficult and extremely difficult hikes.