Hike Ratings
Ratings are subjective evaluations and the Club cannot assume responsibility for an individual's interpretation. All guests, including guests of members, must telephone the leader prior to hiking. It is the prerogative of leaders to turn back members and guests at the meeting place if in the leader's opinion the members or guests are not suitably equipped for that particular hike.  

Hikes are rated in three categories: 

bullet Elevation Gain
bulletDistance Hiked
bulletTrail Conditions

 
It is each hiker's responsibility to ensure he/she is capable of handling the planned hike. Ask the leader about the difficulty to ensure your skills and the hike are matched.

Elevation Gain:  
A less than 300 m (1,000 ft.)
B 300 to 600 m (2,000 ft.)
C 600 to 900 m (3,000 ft.)
 
   
Distance Hiked:  
1 up to 10 km. (6 mi)
2 10 to 20 km. (12 mi)
3 20 to 30 km. (18 mi)
 
   
Trail Conditions:  
a good trail, sometimes sidewalks or road
b rough trail
c rough trail, possible scrambling or bushwhacking