We will discuss strength and balance in nature. We all need strength and balance to live a good life and we can find some great examples and similarities in nature. Let?s hike and find some meaningful connections between us and the surrounding trees. Distance: 6.1 miles. Elevation gain: 1,410 ft. Starting at Bootjack to Muir Woods to Hillside trail -Spur-Pelvic Cut-Camp Eastwood (lunch) -Sierra Trail-Troup 80-Bootjack.ÿModerate.