I was born in Stuart (Martin County) Florida, but live in Seattle now. We have HILLS, steep ones, and MOUNTAINS, steep ones. Last year I went to the 8900 ft level on Mt Rainier. What a fun hike that was. I have climbed several peaks around here now, some that were 4 miles up and 4 miles down (check out Mt Si on the internet, I did that one twice last year).
Exactly how high IS Mt Milton?
Heh, I think I may have been the one to coin the term “Mount Milton”. Essentially, it’s a hill compared to real mountains, but being that I’m from New Olreans, a bowl, I figured I could get away with a bit of a stretch.
However, it is a significant hill. If one was to attempt to ride a bike up it, one would certainly know it. If I had to estimate, I’d guess it’s about 250-300ft higher than sea level.
When I walk down from my house though, towards the river, there is a series of 3 inclines that are a bit steeper than the incline of the main road up it, especially the last incline.
At the end of this summer, I’ll be visiting my brother, his wife, and my very soon to be born nephew in Denver, Colorado. I told him that I would very much like to go hiking/ camping to see the outdoors there. I imagine it is magnificent. So that’s gonna be a test.
To get ready for this, I’m going to be walking my hills with a full pack very shortly. Pack weighs 31.2 lbs fully loaded, and it really is quite a burden, but I gotta get used to it. I’m not sure that I can double time with this pack on the flats, but I’m pretty sure I’m gonna try after some practice!