Sky trail is a steep incline of 2.9 miles up hill with a round trip total of 5.8 miles. This is a great beginner backpacking trip for people who can day hike 8-10 miles , because this trail start off with a very steep and challenging climb, but it is stunning and the views on the way down are so gorgeous that it is worth every bit of the hike up. The vast majority of our clients do just fine, even on their first backpack trip. Nonetheless, backpacking is for active, not sedentary people, and in most situations, folks who are seriously overweight or who regularly smoke cigarettes are going to have a tough time and will likely be putting themselves and others in jeopardy. Often times we will see whales and sometimes condors.