Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club - SATC
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 Hike Description Codes

P - T - L  Codes - Pace, Terrain, Length/Mileage
​Pace Code Descriptions
Leisurely                              Nature/historical walk; frequent stops for observation

Average                                Steady 2-3 miles per hour; occasional breaks

Brisk                                      Steady 3-4 miles per hour; short breaks; a workout
​Terrain Code Descriptions
Paved                                        Solid pavement/sidewalk

Easy                                           Soft ground/sand/carriage trails; nearly level

Moderate                                Hiking trails; some rocks/hills; climbs & descents totaling up to 1000 feet possible

Strenuous                               Challenging terrain, steep hills, rocks, individual climbs and descents totaling more than 1000 feet possible

Extremely Strenuous       Very Difficult terrain, some or all these feature possible or likely; non-technical rock climbing, scrambling, bushwhacking, un-                                                                   bridged stream crossings, frequent individual climbs and descents totaling well over 1000 feet.
​Length/Mileage Code Descriptions
The hike mileage listed is estimated by the hike leader.  It may not be accurate, but should not vary by more than 1 mile.
Driving Mileage
The driving mileage that is listed is round trip mileage from the meeting site to the trail head. ​ If you ride with someone, please reimburse the driver for gas. SATC suggests giving the driver 10 cents times the highway mileage.
  • Home
  • About SATC
    • About SATC
    • Our Leadership Team
    • SATC History
    • SATC Administrative Documents
    • Past Newsletters
    • Land Preservation & Conservation
  • Hiking
    • Hiking Schedule
    • Hiking Guidelines
    • Hike Description Codes
    • SATC Maps
    • Hiking In Central Pennsylvania
    • Hike Leader Documents
    • Hiking Resources
  • Trail
    • Trail Maintenance
    • SATC Dedicated Volunteers
    • A.T. Relocation 2022
    • Cove Mountain Project
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Giant Boot Award
    • Report a Problem
    • A. T. Alerts
  • Membership
    • Join SATC
    • Renew SATC
    • Donate
    • Change of Address
    • Club Merchandise
    • Off-Line Application Form
  • Volunteer
  • Photos
    • Local Wildflowers