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Effective January 1, 2012
The event brochure and the AVA web listing must identify a trail/route rating for all events. AVA acknowledges the system is somewhat objective
however,it does give the walker an idea of what to expect along the trail. The rating is in two parts. Part one (1-5) describes the incline/elevation
and the second part (A-E) describes the type of terrain along the trail.
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| 1 |
Very
small hills or very little stair climbing. Probably suitable for
strollers and wheelchairs. Elevation gain from Starting Point: up to
500 feet. |
A |
Almost entirely on pavement. Probably suitable for strollers and
wheelchairs. |
| 2 |
Some
moderate hills and stair climbing. Probably suitable for strollers.
May not be suitable for wheelchairs. Elevation gain from Starting
Point: 500 - 1500 feet. |
B |
A
significant part of the route is on well -groomed trails with very few
obstacles. Probably suitable for strollers but may not be suitable for
wheelchairs. |
| 3 |
Some
significant hill or stair climbing. Not suitable for strollers or
wheelchairs. Elevation gain from Starting Point: 1500 - 2500 feet.
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C |
A
significant part of the route is on somewhat difficult terrain (rocky
/ rooted paths or soft sand). Not suitable for strollers and
wheelchairs. |
| 4 |
Lots
of significant hills or stair climbing. Elevation gain from Starting
Point: 2500 - 3500 feet. |
D |
A
significant part of the route is on very difficult terrain.
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| 5 |
Many
steep hills. Elevation gain from Starting Point: more than - 3500
feet. |
E |
The
majority of the route is on very difficult terrain. |
