Hike Difficulty Rating Scale RatingDistance ORElevation Gain and Loss (cumulative is double) Moderate5 to 8 milesMore than 1,500 feet Hard8 to 12 milesMore than 3,000 feet Very Hard12 to 15 milesMore than 4,500 feet Extremely HardMore than 15 milesMore than 6,000 feet 1 more row Apr 15, 2023