Walk Gradings


For each of these grades, adverse weather conditions (hot, wet, windy, cold) will obviously increase the degree of difficulty and expected weather on the day should be considered before making your decision to join a walk. The leader of a walk has the final say as to whether they feel the walk is within your capabilities.


 
EASY
MEDIUM
HARD
COMMENTS
Length - kms
<12
10 - 16
12 - 20+
 
Ascent - metres
<200
200 - 400
300 - 500+
Not too much
huffing & puffing
= Easy
Descent - metres
<200
200 - 400
300 - 500+
 
Special Obstacles e.g. ladders; lots of steps; fallen trees; steep; river crossings; rock scrambling; ropes needed
Nil
Some & List
Yes & List
 
Track Condition
Mostly well formed track
Some off track/rough track
Lot of rough/off track;
exploratory