Hike Ratings Explained

To help you better  align your hiking abilities with the ease or difficulty of each hike,  the Club has developed this rating system for your use. Because it is  important to only participate in hikes that are within your ability and  fitness range, please review the information below before selecting a  hike. As with any outdoor activity, the rating are estimates and actual  trail conditions may vary depending on the events of the day. Note each  category may also be noted as + or -.

To help you better  align your hiking abilities with the ease or difficulty of each hike,  the Club has developed this rating system for your use. Because it is  important to only participate in hikes that are within your ability and  fitness range, please review the information below before selecting a  hike. As with any outdoor activity, the rating are estimates and actual  trail conditions may vary depending on the events of the day. Note each  category may also be noted as + or -.

Easy - Range up to 6 miles +/-, little elevation gain/loss, but remember, this is a HIKING club.

Moderate - From 5-15 miles, often more substantial elevation gain/loss than  "easy" hikes and/or forest or desert wilderness area trails. May have  short sections considered as difficult.

Difficult - Any  hike with special considerations such as steepness, bad footing,  off-trail, scrambles, boulder hopping, bush whacking, long distances,  and death marches. :-)