The following Chart attempts to Summarize the 4 types of activities
The summary chart can be downloaded on the Documents page as part of Hiking Terms 2014 document.
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Duration Lunch DoD Footing and Slope When |
Ramble
2.0-2.5 hours rambling, plus snack & driving time Total: 3.0-4.0 hours (Back between noon & 1:00 pm) No 2 to 5 Mostly well-defined trails, including KVR & roadways. Mostly flat or moderate slopes with occasional short steep slopes. Wednesdays (leader & location NOT pre-assigned) |
eHike
3.0-4.0 hours hiking, plus snack, lunch and driving time Total: 4.0-5.0 hours Yes 3 to 6 Mostly well-defined trails of some sort, with some irregular footing and single file walking. Mostly moderate slopes with occasional steep slopes Weekends in rotation with mHikes & sHikes. Wednesdays (leader & location NOT pre-assigned) |
mHike
3.0-4.5 hours hiking, plus snack, lunch and driving time Total: 4.0-5.5 hours Yes 6 to 9 Mostly trails of some sort, with some irregular footing and single file walking. Generally moderate slopes with possible long or steep slopes Weekends in rotation with eHikes & sHikes Wednesdays (leader & location NOT pre-assigned). |
sHike
May exceed 5 hours hiking, plus snack, lunch & driving time Total: 5.0-7.0 hours Yes 10 plus Large variety of trails and off trail routes. Footing can often be less than ideal. Slopes vary greatly, with possible long and steep slopes Weekends in rotation with mHikes & eHikes. |
Pacing: Many hikes in the 5 to 7 DoD range can be done as an eHike or a mHike. The difference is the result of the pace set by the leader on grades and the quantity and length of rest times. A mHike rated at DoD 9 can be quite challenging, but the pace on long grades or in rough terrain tends to be more leisurely than on a sHike.