This hike is definitely strenuous…we went up Devil's Backbone and down Ski Hut to complete the 10.5 mile loop. We completed the loop in 6.5 hours, but I took my time during the steep decent down. I wore pants that I wasn't afraid to get dirty as I heard the climb down was steep and I am not opposed to sliding on my butt when necessary- lol. Thankfully, I didn't feel the need to do this at any point. There are some pretty narrow portions of the trail along Devil's Backbone that had me pretty nervous, but I'm a bit of a sissy when it comes to heights. This was definitely a beautiful hike with amazing views…..Can't wait to see what the next peak has in store for me.