Difficulty Ratings. The rating levels of difficulty are easy, moderate, and difficult. The guidelines below are from the Trip Leaders’ Handbook.
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Easy
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Moderate
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Difficult |
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Difficulty |
Accessible to all in good physical condition; suitable for families with children. |
Requires a degree of stamina; some previous experience is desirable. |
Challenging events for people in good physical condition; previous experience necessary. |
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Hikes |
less than 5 miles and less than 1,000 ft. of elevation gain |
5 to 8 miles, 1,000 to 2,400 ft. of elevation gain |
more than 8 miles or more than 2,400 ft. of elevation gain |
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Bike Trips |
less than 15 miles, fairly flat |
15 to 35 miles, flat or moderate hills |
more than 35 miles or with long uphill sections |
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Ski Trips |
less than 6 miles, fairly flat |
6 to 10 miles with less than 1,000 ft. of elevation gain |
more than 10 miles or more than 1,000 ft. of elevation gain |
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Snowshoe Trips |
less than 3 miles, less than 800 ft. of elevation gain |
3 to 6 miles with 800 to 2,000 ft. of elevation gain |
more than 6 miles or more than 2,000 ft. of elevation gain |
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Canoe Trips |
less than 5 miles, flat water |
5 to 8 miles for flat water, less than 5 miles for Class I or II rapids |
more than 8 miles for flat water, more than 5 miles for Class I or II rapids, or any Class III or 1V |