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5. Oakland, CA
> Hiking access: 7
> Hiking quality: 12
> Hiking supplies access: 115
> Climate rank: 9
> Safety rank: 87
> Overall score: 66.0
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4. Colorado Springs, CO
> Hiking access: 3
> Hiking quality: 36
> Hiking supplies access: 9
> Climate rank: 69
> Safety rank: 69
> Overall score: 67.0
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3. Phoenix, AZ
> Hiking access: 1
> Hiking quality: 8
> Hiking supplies access: 18
> Climate rank: 184
> Safety rank: 171
> Overall score: 67.3
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2. Tucson, AZ
> Hiking access: 2
> Hiking quality: 30
> Hiking supplies access: 30
> Climate rank: 60
> Safety rank: 97
> Overall score: 67.6
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1. Portland, OR
> Hiking access: 5
> Hiking quality: 49
> Hiking supplies access: 1
> Climate rank: 45
> Safety rank: 29
> Overall score: 68.4
