Hike and Excursion Rating System

Pace and Difficulty
0 - Easy pace, little climbing
1 - Moderate pace, some ups and downs on trails
2 - Moderately fast pace, some altitude gain, little concentrated climbing but possibly going up and down all day on trails or with some bushwhacking; generally few steep or rough sections
3 - Fast pace, some strenuous stretches of climbing on trails or bushwhacking, some steep or rough sections, possibly rock scrambling
4 - Demanding pace, concentrated climbing, on trails or bushwhacking, rock scrambling

Distance
A - over 4 up to 6 miles
B - over 6 up to 8 miles
C - over 8 up to 12 miles
D - over 12 miles

General Hike Information