Hike Rating System
The "Hike Rating System" was developed to provide an estimate of the hike's difficulty level. This is only a reference rating. Other factors such as trail conditions, weather and the pace of the group also need to be considered. Please contact the hike leader if you have any questions. New members are encouraged to ask questions about hike conditions and the items that may be needed for the day.
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Hike Difficulty Rating System Add points from distance and elevation gain 0-4 = easy (E) 5-8 = moderate (M) 9-12 = moderate/strenuous (MS) 13-16 = strenuous (S) 17-20 = very strenuous (VS) 21-30 = very very strenuous (VVS) 30 Plus = very very super strenuous (VVSS) Example: M: Distance of hike: 8 miles = 8 points EG: Elevation gain: 1000 feet = 5 points TOTAL = (8+5) = 13 Points R: Rating = Strenuous |
Example Hike Description
TABLE ROCK STATE PARK - PINNACLE MOUNTAIN & BALD ROCK Start Time: 10:00 AM. From Table Rock State Park we’ll hike up Pinnacle MTN. Trail to the Mill Creek Pass and Ridge Trails, and then hike up and over Pinnacle MTN. We’ll hike down to Bald Rock for lunch then return on the Pinnacle MTN. Trail. M:9, EG: 2200, R: VS Drive RT: 50 miles, $4.00, L: 25 Leader: Name, phone: 555.555.5555 |
HIKE ABBREVIATIONS:
M = miles, EG = elevation gain, Rating = Hike Difficulty Level
Drive RT = round trip driving miles, $$ = Carpool Cost, L = limit number of hikers
M = miles, EG = elevation gain, Rating = Hike Difficulty Level
Drive RT = round trip driving miles, $$ = Carpool Cost, L = limit number of hikers
