Trail Ratings

Trail Ratings

What does a rating of "2B" mean?   The following trail rating system has been adopted for use by the Canadian Volkssport Federation.  It is applicable only to Canadian sanctioned walks.

Part 1 - Incline

1. Very little hill or stair climbing

2. Some moderate hill or stair climbing

3. Some significant hill or stair climbing

4. A good deal of significant hill or stair climbing

5. Many steep hills or high altitude trails

Part 2 – Terrain

A. Almost entirely on pavement, probably suitable for baby strollers.

B. A significant part of the walk takes place on well groomed trails with very little more difficult terrain.

C. A significant part of the walk takes place on somewhat difficult terrain (rocky/rooted paths).

D. A significant part of the walk takes place on very difficult terrain.

E. The majority of the walk takes place on very difficult terrain.