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<p>I actually think I could do round trip to Greenleaf hut in 6 hours. It’s 2.9 miles and 2450 feet of elevation gain. I might do that as a day hike sometime soon.</p>
<p>Falling Waters trail all the way to the ridge is 3.2 miles and 3050 feet of elevation. Doing that as a round trip day hike is probably right at my limits right now and would be a very long day. On the other hand, it’s my best bang for the buck in terms of actually reaching the ridge on a day hike. Going the other direction requires a stay in the Greenleaf hut as it’s over 4 miles to the top of Lafayette.</p>
<p>Ammonusic Ravine Trail is just over 3 miles and 2500 feet of elevation gain to the Lake of the Clouds Hut, but it sounds like the lions share of the elevation is in a steep second half. </p>
<p>The thing about all of these hikes for me is that I can set a turn around time, throw in the towel, and still have enjoyed some spectacular hiking. I didn’t feel cheated in the least turning around on the Falling Waters Trail after seeing all the falls.</p>