Many people find this type of hiking the most enjoyable. It is also a good full body workout. Back to Top 8. A trail is well-marked and easy to follow. A route is hiked by landmarks.
Routes are harder to follow, but offer much more of a wilderness experience.
It has over 600 color photos showing you how to hike and scramble to different peaks in southern Nevada. Do not expect a well-groomed trail when hiking a route. Back to Top 9. Most guide books rate it as one of the hardest hikes. A 5 in my book is very tough, normally no trail, lots of scrambling and elevation gain.