You’re almost there! When on the trail, it’s important to keep track of your time and distance. Remember, your hike doesn’t end when you reach the viewpoint, waterfall, or the perfect selfie spot. Your total hike time includes the trip there and the trip back to where you started (Yes, your car is still waiting for you… unless a marmot chewed through the underside, figured out how to hot-wire it, and drove off into the sunset. At that point, you have a completely different problem. Thank you.). Also, beware the phrase “almost there.” It has launched many a tired hiker into the dangerous territory of “just a little farther…” followed by another mile, another hill, and questionable life choices. If any part of your hike is uphill, going either direction, plan for it to take at least twice as long as the downhill portion. Gravity is generous on the way down and keeps the receipts for the way back up. Almost there…with the end of this post. Finally, pay attention to when you start and...