Hikes are rated according to the amount of distance
travelled, the amount of elevation gained, seasonal conditions, and
if applicable, special considerations for the route, pace, etc. |
Difficulty (D) # |
Rating |
Specs |
1 |
City (C) |
Approx 3-12km with little elevation gain of city streets or paths |
2 |
Easy (E) |
Less than 6km distance and negligible elevation
gain. |
3 |
Easy/Moderate (E/M) |
Approx 6-12km and negligible elevation
gain. |
4 |
Moderate (M) |
Approx 6-12km with gentle elevation gain. |
5 |
Moderate/Difficult (M/D) |
Greater distance (over 15km) and more challenging
elevation gain. |
6 |
Difficult (D) |
Greater distance (over 20km), challenging elevation
gain, and/or seasonal conditions or special considerations. |
7 |
Very Difficult (VD) |
Greater distance (over 25km), challenging elevation
gain, and/or seasonal conditions or special considerations. |