Rating the Difficulty of Hikes
Other organizations have developed rating systems for trails or routes and KHC initially used another system, but we soon found out that there were lots of factors to consider. A hike that might be moderate at one time of the year may be difficult at another time of year. Variations in a route can make it easier or harder. Many of our routes are off trail so the trail surface is a big factor. In the end, we chose to … Continue reading →