The mileage log is a detailed description of the route in an easy-to-follow format that allows you to keep track of your progress. Keep in mind that the log is not a substitute for knowledge, skill, and common sense. The mileage log is omitted for tours in meadows adjacent to a road.
The following sample mileage log entry begins at waypoint 2 and ends at waypoint 3. Waypoint 2 is at mile 1.1 and waypoint 3 is at mile 1.4. The elevation change in this section is +50, -300 feet.
The first sentence after the elevation change briefly describes how to navigate the section. The end point and its waypoint number corresponding to the map are displayed in blue for easy recognition. Any material following the first sentence is provided for clarification. The first entry in each mileage log also includes the starting point and its waypoint number in blue.
Waypoint 2 to 3
Miles: 1.1 - 1.4
Elevation change: +50, -330 feet
Descend northeast for 0.3 mile until you reach a clearing (4) below. The first 0.1 mile is very steep.
Be aware that the starting elevation plus and minus all the elevation changes may not be consistent with the ending elevation. The error, if there is one, is small and is caused by cumulative round-off of elevation changes between mileage points.