TRAILS CLUB OF ROSSMOOR - GROUP NAMES/HIKE DESCRIPTIONS
The Trails Club’s hikes fall into the following categories. Often, members hike in several categories. However, hike leaders should keep these limits in mind when planning hikes.
• NON-HIKERS (N): Those who belong to the Club but are not currently hiking
• MONDAY MORNING WALKERS (M): Meet in front of Peacock Hall and walk up to 4 miles on the golf course
• AMBLERS (A): Hike 3 to 5 miles at a moderate pace, up to 500 feet elevation gain.
• RAMBLERS (R): Hike 5 to 7 miles at moderate pace, up to 1500 feet elevation gain. Normally at a slower pace if more elevation gain.
• TREKKERS (T): Hike 6-8 miles at a moderate pace up to 1800 feet, and at a slower pace up to 2000 feet
• SCRAMBLERS (S): Hike 6 to 9 miles, moderate pace up to 2000 feet elevation gain or possible faster pace if less than
1000 feet elevation gain.
• POWER SCRAMBLERS: 9 to 13 miles, moderate pace up to 3000 feet elevation gain or faster pace up to 1500 feet elevation gain. Normally averages one per month in lieu of the Scrambler hike.
The Trails Club’s hikes fall into the following categories. Often, members hike in several categories. However, hike leaders should keep these limits in mind when planning hikes.
• NON-HIKERS (N): Those who belong to the Club but are not currently hiking
• MONDAY MORNING WALKERS (M): Meet in front of Peacock Hall and walk up to 4 miles on the golf course
• AMBLERS (A): Hike 3 to 5 miles at a moderate pace, up to 500 feet elevation gain.
• RAMBLERS (R): Hike 5 to 7 miles at moderate pace, up to 1500 feet elevation gain. Normally at a slower pace if more elevation gain.
• TREKKERS (T): Hike 6-8 miles at a moderate pace up to 1800 feet, and at a slower pace up to 2000 feet
• SCRAMBLERS (S): Hike 6 to 9 miles, moderate pace up to 2000 feet elevation gain or possible faster pace if less than
1000 feet elevation gain.
• POWER SCRAMBLERS: 9 to 13 miles, moderate pace up to 3000 feet elevation gain or faster pace up to 1500 feet elevation gain. Normally averages one per month in lieu of the Scrambler hike.