Washington Women Outdoors - Bicycle and Hiking Rating Scales

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BICYCLE AND HIKING RATING SCALES

BICYCLE RATING SCALE

WWO CLASSIFICATION	LETTER Rating *	MILES RANGE	ELEVATION RANGE (FT)	DESCRIPTION	AVERAGE SPEED OR PACE
Beginner	D	0 – 20	0 – 500	Mostly flat, paved and hard-packed trails	Slow 8 – 10 mph

Advanced Beginner	C	15 – 35	350 – 1,000	Mostly roads/ mostly flat and with shoulders	Easy 10 – 12 mph

Intermediate	CC	20 – 40	750 – 2,000	All roads / gently rolling hills to rolling hills (longer) with some moderate climbs	Moderate 11 – 13 mph

Advanced	B	30 – 65	> 2,000	All roads /rolling hills with some steep and longer climbs	Brisk 13 – 16 mph

Our rides are not paced. We provide a “sweep” so you will not ride alone or be left behind.
We encourage you to ride at your own pace.
Plan to arrive at ride start at least 15 minutes prior to start time so we will leave on time.
In the event of inclement weather, we will contact you by 7 am the morning of the trip.
The posted ending times are approximate and allow plenty of time for stopping.

* Many cycling clubs use a letter system to classify their rides. Although there are some differences among the clubs, WWO's Beginner is generally comparable to a D ride, Advanced Beginner to a C ride, Intermediate to a CC ride, and Advanced to a B ride.

HIKING RATING SCALE

level N = <3 miles with no elevation change
level B = 3-5 miles with no elevation change
level 2 = 3-5 miles with some hills, stream crossings, and/or rock scrambling
level 3 = 5-8 miles with 0-500 ft. elevation change
level 4 = 8-12 miles with 0-500 ft. elevation change
level 5 = 5-8 miles with 500-1000 ft. elevation change
level 6 = 8-12 miles with 500-1000 ft. elevation change
level 7 = 8-12 miles with 1000-1200 ft. elevation change
level 8 = 8-12 miles with 1000-1500 ft. elevation change
level 9 = 5-8 miles with 1500-2000 ft. elevation change
level 10 = 8-12 miles with 1500-2000 ft. elevation change
level 11 = 5-8 miles with 2000+ ft. elevation change
level 12 = 8-12 miles with 2000+ ft. elevation change

We have a "lead" and a "sweep" hiker, so nobody is left behind.
We encourage you to hike at your own pace.
Level "N" is novice; Level "B" is beginner.
Times identified for each hike are approximate.

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