What difficulty ratings does Vancouver Trails use?
Vancouver Trails uses three broad levels: Easy, Intermediate, and Difficult. Ratings take into account distance, elevation gain, terrain (roots, rocks, scrambling), exposure, and navigation complexity. A trail rated “Intermediate” in this region typically involves steady climbing, uneven footing, and a few hours of sustained effort. Grouping all of the trails into three categories can mean that hikers experience a broad difference between the trails, so make sure to focus more on the distance, elevation change, and notes in the description about the terrain.
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