This hike is a true ramble off the beaten track involving uneven terrain with lots of ups and downs (some fairly steep but not life threatening). A real adventure into the uncharted. Spikes are recommended, if you have them. This hike is NOT a causal stroll through the woods. Following ribbons will be critical or, as the lyrics of the Kingston Trio song “MTA” goes: “He rides forever through the streets of Boston, he’s the man who never returned.”