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
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.
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.