Hike Ratings
- Ratings are subjective evaluations and the Club cannot assume responsibility for an individual’s interpretation.
- All members must email the leader prior to appearing at the meeting place.
- It is the prerogative of leaders to turn back members at the meeting place if in the leader’s opinion the members are not suitably equipped for that particular hike.
- It is each hiker’s responsibility to ensure he/she is capable of handling the planned hike. Ask the leader about the difficulty to ensure your skills and the hike are matched.
Hikes are rated in three categories:
ELEVATION GAIN | DISTANCE TRAVELED | TRAIL CONDITIONS |
A: up to 300m/1000′ | 1: up to 10Km /6 miles | a: good trail, sidewalk, road |
B: 300-600m/up to 2000′ | 2: 10 to 20 Km/12miles | b: some rough trail |
C: beyond 600m/3000′ | 3: 20-30Km /up to 18 miles | c: rough to no trail, scrambling |