Terrain Rating Criteria

• Good footbed without roots, rocks or other hazards that might cause someone to trip
• No sections with elevation gain/loss where the footbed is uneven or where there are rocks that could roll underfoot
• Never includes any section with bushwacking, fixed rope, fords, hand holds, ladders or rock hops.

• Fair footbed allows for some sections with roots, rocks or other hazards that might cause someone to trip
• Never includes any section with bushwacking, fixed rope, fords, hand holds, ladders or rock hops.

• Fair footbed allows for longer sections with roots, rocks or other hazards that might cause someone to trip
• Can have sections with elevation gain/loss where the footbed is uneven or where there are rocks that could roll underfoot
• May have occasional, very short sections where hand-holds or ladders are required.
• Never includes bushwacking, fixed rope or fords
• Prolonged sections of sandy terrain, especially involving elevation gain or loss
• Could involve rock hops to cross streams
• Crossing permanent snowfields with little or no slope

• Can have extended sections with elevation gain/loss where the footbed is uneven or where there are rocks that could roll underfoot
• Could involve rock hops or short fords to cross streams
• Crossing permanent snowfields with moderate slopes
• Involves short sections with one or more of the following:
• Bushwacking
• Fixed rope
• Hand holds required
• Ladders
• Scree

• Crossing permanent snowfields with steep slopes
• Involves extended sections with one or more of the following:
• Bushwacking
• Fixed rope
• Fords of streams or rivers
• Hand holds required
• Ladders
• Scree