| RATING |
DESCRIPTION (distance, terrain, pace) |
| A+ |
Up to 6 miles, little climbing and easy terrain, 2 mph or
slower |
| A |
Up to 6 miles, some climbing and/or rocky terrain, 2 mph or slower |
| B+ |
Up to 6 miles, some climbing and/or rocky terrain, 2 to 2.5 mph |
| B |
7-9 miles, some climbing and easy terrain, 2 to 2.5 mph |
| C+ |
7-9 miles, some climbing and/or rocky terrain, 2 to 2.5 mph |
| C |
7-9 miles, significant climbing and/or rocky terrain, 2 to 2.5 mph |
| D+ |
10-12 miles, some climbing and/or rocky terrain, 2 to 2.5 mph |
| D |
10-12 miles, significant climbing and/or rocky terrain, 2 to 2.5 mph |
| E+ |
Over 12 miles, some climbing and/or rocky terrain, over 2.5 mph |
| E |
Over 12 miles, significant climbing and/or rocky terrain, over 2.5 mph |
| U |
Hike unrated by hike leader |
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