AMIDI TRAIL
TRAIL NOTES:
- begin in Atheras.
- end at Amidi (private beach).
- difficulty level (with boat pickup): 7/10.
- difficulty level (return by foot): 9/10.
- time: 2hr to beach. 3hr return (5hr total).
TIPS:
- coordinate a boat pickup to avoid the three-hour return hike home. if sea is too choppy, a boat pickup may not be available, so plan accordingly.
- bring food/water.
- do not hike if rain is forecasted (makes return hike difficult) because much of the path is in a valley/canyon, which gets flooded by rain.
- begin hike by 9am (if returning by foot).
MT. ATHERAS TRAIL
TRAIL NOTES:
- begin at Atheras water tower.
- end at top of mountain.
- difficulty level: 6/10.
- time: 1 hour.
TIPS:
- bring water/snack.
- wear boots, jeans, or high socks to protect shins from thorny vegetation.
- rainy conditions are not ideal, avoid if possible.
- later afternoon hikes are best due to sunset views, but leave summit at sunset to avoid dark of night.
