Autumn Colors Bike & Vineyards Tour

We offer adventures for everyone, no matter what your skill level. This guide will help you decide which trip is right for you.

• Activity

  How long (in hours) you may be active every day during the trip.

• Distances

  You should feel confident that you would be able to complete these distances every day of your trip.

• Surfaces

  What types of terrain you may encounter and should be prepared for on your trip.

• Elevation Change

  The largest elevation change you may encounter on your trip.

• Altitude

  The highest elevation you may reach on your trip.

Welcome to the outdoors! These trips are designed to introduce you to new challenges and new adventurers. Take in the scenery, tackle moderate elevation, experience some local flavor, and enjoy your day out of the office.

• Activity

  You can expect to be active for one to two hours. To prepare, walk around your neighborhood for at least one hour to make sure you’re comfortable being outdoors and active.

• Distances

  For our Level 1 trips, you’ll be walking or hiking less than three miles. This is the equivalent of up to twelve laps around a quarter-mile track.

• Surfaces

  You’ll be walking on flat terrain. This means there will be limited rocks and a few tree roots.

• Elevation Change

  There will be little or no elevation change on this trip. To simulate the change in elevation, try walking up and down three flights of stairs.

• Altitude

  From sea level to 3,000 feet.

Level 2 trips complement introductory activities you would encounter on Level 1 trips and will whet the appetite of anybody looking to explore outdoor sports. Your group may stop occasionally to learn about the natural surroundings and their local lore.

• Activity

  You can expect to be active for two to three hours. Take a long walk around your local park for at least two hours to prepare.

• Distances

  Level 2 trips range from two to four miles. This is approximately eight to sixteen laps around a quarter-mile track.

• Surfaces

  You’ll be walking on mostly flat terrain and may encounter some rocks and tree roots.

• Elevation Change

  There will be minimal elevation change on this trip. We will gain no more than 500 vertical feet.

• Altitude

  From sea level to 3,000 feet.

Level 3 trips will give you a broad sense of what hiking is all about. Test yourself on intermediate terrain, including light rock scrambles and ascending multiple peaks. The trips will invigorate you and inspire you to continue strengthening your hiking skills.

• Activity

  Three to five hours is standard. Prepare for the trip by jogging three miles or exercising two or three days a week.

• Distances

  Plan on getting starter miles under your belt. You’ll be hiking three to six miles on this trip, the average distance run in an hour-long basketball game.

• Surfaces

  You’ll be hiking on rolling terrain with bare rock surfaces, steeps, roots and small boulders.

• Elevation Change

  There could be up to 1,000 feet per day.

• Altitude

  Up to 4,500 feet.

Level 4 trips balance physical and aesthetic components of the day. Get your heart pumping on intermediate terrain with some rock scrambles and multiple peaks, then enjoy a well-earned break with a stunning view. These trips are effective preparation for even more challenging weekend-long trips.

• Activity

  Trail time ranges from for four to six hours. You should be in good physical shape and exercise at least three times a week to get the most out of the day.

• Distances

  You’ll be traveling five to eight miles on this trip, the average distance run in an hour-long soccer game.

• Surfaces

  You’ll be hiking on steadily rising terrain with loose rock surfaces, switchbacks, roots and small boulders.

• Elevation Change

  Up to 1,500 feet per day.

• Altitude

  Up to 6,000 feet.

Level 5 trips place greater emphasis challenging you physically. Whether you’re still new to the scene or have some experience, you’ll appreciate a more deliberate pace with a capable group.

• Activity

  We’ll be out on the trails for five to seven hours. Prepare for this trip by doing cardio and strength exercise at least three days a week.

• Distances

  Be ready to cover six to nine miles today before heading home.

• Surfaces

  We’ll be hiking on moderate mountainous terrain, which may require navigating various rock faces and trail conditions including steep inclines and uneven ground.

• Elevation Change

  Up to 1,800 feet per day.

• Altitude

  Up to 8,000 feet.

Level 6 trips will push you with a faster pace and longer distances. This hard work allows you to see more terrain and higher vistas. You should expect to be tired and fulfilled on the van ride home.

• Activity

  We’ll be active for five to eight hours. Prepare for this trip by maintaining your daily fitness regime that includes both cardio and strength.

• Distances

  Be ready to cover some serious distance. We may hike up to eleven miles today, nearly a half-marathon.

• Surfaces

  We’ll be hiking on varying mountainous terrain, which will involve navigating various rock faces, loose stones, and steep, uneven trails.

• Elevation Change

  Up to 2,000 feet per day.

• Altitude

  Up to 10,000 feet.

On Level 7 trips you’ll encounter some of the steepest elevations and technical terrain available within a day’s drive. These trips are for athletic types and those who wish to push their physical abilities.

• Activity

  You can expect to be active for six to eight hours. You can best prepare for a Level 7 trip by maintaining your intense fitness regimen, trying to get your mile time below eight minutes, and hiking consistently on the weekends.

• Distances

  Level 7 hikes can be anywhere from ten to thirteen miles.

• Surfaces

  We will be on mountainous, exposed terrain and steep, uneven trails. Most hikes will require not only hiking boots but also additional gear like hiking poles and headlamps.

• Elevation Change

  Up to 2,500 feet per day.

• Altitude

  Up to 12,000 feet.

On Level 8 trips you’ll be challenged by some of the steepest elevations and technical terrain available on the east coast. These trips are for endurance athletes and those who wish to truly test themselves. These are our hardest day trips and our weekend trips that prepare you for international adventure.

• Activity

  We will be active for six to nine hours. You can best prepare for a Level 8 trip by maintaining your intense fitness regimen, trying to get your mile time below seven minutes, and hiking consistently on the weekends.

• Distances

  Level 8 hikes range from twelve to fourteen miles.

• Surfaces

  We will hike and scramble up numerous peaks with exposed, uneven surfaces, large boulders, and steep ascents/descents. Hiking boots, poles and headlamps are recommended.

• Elevation Change

  There could be elevation change of up to 3,000 feet per day and possible altitude.

• Altitude

  Up to 14,000 feet.

If you yearn to touch the sky and think the rewards outweigh the risks and extreme conditions, a Level 9 trip is what you’re looking for. Over the course of multiple days you will be called upon to prove you belong among the best. Only inner fortitude and perseverance will get you and your team to the top and back safely.

• Activity

  You should be ready for at least eight to ten hours a day of pain, challenge, and constant small victories. Prepare for this by racing in triathlons, training for a marathon and keeping up your hiking skills.

• Distances

  You should expect to be hiking twelve to fifteen miles per day. 

• Surfaces

  On Level 9 trips you will be trekking in remote mountains with exposed terrain and loose features.

• Elevation Change

  There could be elevation change of 4,000 feet per day with some altitude travel likely.

• Altitude

  Up to 17,000 feet.

With the proper technique, experience, and a generous dose of luck, you and a team of the hardiest adventurers around will tackle extreme terrain, unrelenting elements, and improbable odds as you strive to conquer the ultimate outdoor challenge of our Level 10 trips.

• Activity

  You should be ready for a minimum of ten hours per day of excruciating hiking, scrambling, and climbing.

• Distances

  You should expect to be hiking for at least twelve miles per day. Prepare with an intense cardio and weight-lifting circuit training regimen to increase cardio output and endurance.

• Surfaces

  On Level 10 trips you will be trekking in the most highly exposed, remote terrain imaginable.

• Elevation Change

  There could be elevation change of 5,000 feet per day and prolonged travel at altitude.

• Altitude

  Up to 19,000 feet.