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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. 
​Hike
(miles)
​Elevation
Gain (ft.)
​Points
1
200
1
2
400
2
3
600
3
4
800
4
5
1000
5
6
1200
6
7
1400
7
8
1600
8
9
1800
9
10
2000
10
11
2200
11
12
2400
12
13
2600
13
14
2800
14
15
3000
15
16
3200
16
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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)
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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


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               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:
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M = miles, EG = elevation gain, Rating = Hike Difficulty Level
Drive RT = round trip driving miles, $$ = Carpool Cost, L = limit number of hikers

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