Virtually all of my hikes are done with three kids loping down the path with me, ages 5, 11, and 14. Also, I'm middle aged and in need of losing a few pounds. I tell you this to give you an idea of what my fitness and distraction levels are like...I huff and puff and take a lot of breaks while keeping an eye out for kiddos and carrying everybody's water bottles and jackets. Basically, If I can do it, you can do it, and if I can't do it, you can still probably do it. Happy trails.