Key to symbols

	Key to Symbols

Day hikes
These hikes can easily be completed in a day or part of a day. Camping along the trail is not recommended or is prohibited.

Backpack trips
Overnight camping is permitted along the trail in designated areas (some with structures or facilities), or a public campground is within reasonable walking distance of the hiking trail. In every case, the campground or camping area appears on the accompanying map.

Easy trails
These are relatively short, smooth, gentle trails suitable for small children or first-time hikers.

Moderate trails
Most of these are 2 to 4 miles total distance and feature more than 500 feet of elevation gain. The trail may be rough and uneven. Hikers should wear lug-soled boots and be sure to carry the Ten Essentials (see "Safety" in the Introduction).

Difficult trails
These are often rough, with considerable elevation gain or distance to travel. They are suitable for older or experienced children. Lug-soled boots and the Ten Essentials are standard equipment.

Hikable
The best times of year to hike each trail are indicated by the following symbols: flower—spring; sun—summer; leaf—fall; snowflake—winter.

Turnarounds
These are places, mostly along moderate trails, where families can cut their hike short yet still have a satisfying outing. Turnarounds usually offer picnic opportunities, views, or special natural attractions.

Driving directions
These paragraphs tell you how to get to the trailheads.

Cautions
These mark potential hazards—cliffs, stream or highway crossings, and the like—where close supervision of children is strongly recommended.

Viewpoint
These are places with exceptional views.

	Day hikes These hikes can easily be completed in a day or part of a day. Camping along the trail is not recommended or is prohibited.
	Backpack trips Overnight camping is permitted along the trail in designated areas (some with structures or facilities), or a public campground is within reasonable walking distance of the hiking trail. In every case, the campground or camping area appears on the accompanying map.
	Easy trails These are relatively short, smooth, gentle trails suitable for small children or first-time hikers.
	Moderate trails Most of these are 2 to 4 miles total distance and feature more than 500 feet of elevation gain. The trail may be rough and uneven. Hikers should wear lug-soled boots and be sure to carry the Ten Essentials (see "Safety" in the Introduction).
	Difficult trails These are often rough, with considerable elevation gain or distance to travel. They are suitable for older or experienced children. Lug-soled boots and the Ten Essentials are standard equipment.
	Hikable The best times of year to hike each trail are indicated by the following symbols: flower—spring; sun—summer; leaf—fall; snowflake—winter.
	Turnarounds These are places, mostly along moderate trails, where families can cut their hike short yet still have a satisfying outing. Turnarounds usually offer picnic opportunities, views, or special natural attractions.
	Driving directions These paragraphs tell you how to get to the trailheads.
	Cautions These mark potential hazards—cliffs, stream or highway crossings, and the like—where close supervision of children is strongly recommended.
	Viewpoint These are places with exceptional views.