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Hiking Pace by Leader:
How Fast or Slow Do You Go?

Wonder if an outing leader walks fast or slow? Keep in mind that the leader's speed is but one part of hiking. How high up a mountain the hike starts, the total mileage and elevation gain (up hill) and loss (down hill) greatly affect the difficulty of a hike, regardless of how fast or slow you walk. If you have any doubts about being able to do a hike or have other questions, please call the leader to discuss your concerns.

These ratings only serve as a guide and are not a substitute for you being in appropriate physical condition before participating in an outing. Leaders are grouped according to how fast they normally hike.


Fast-pace with few or no stops Jim Gannon, Paul Bozzo, Carol Magill
Moderate-pace with few stops Penny Proteau, Don Anderson, Steve Devoto, Tiffany MacNeil, Isabelle Saint-Guily, Lorrie Lagasse, Boone Lodge, Chip Bouril, Paul Farley
Moderate-pace with more frequent stops Pete McGee, Tim Bartice, Bill Knight, Melinda Groom, Val Nordeman, Carol Vellutini, Yvonne Kramer, Martin Farber, Brian Collett, Jean Crossley, Carl Inglin, Tom McFarling, Nanette DeDonato, Joanh Freedman
Slower-pace Allison Bronkall




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