Out-trip Class 1.0 – Relaxing 

Hiking Distance: 

• 2 – 6 kilometers per day

Terrain & Trail Conditions: 

• Smooth, mostly level and easy. 

• Likely on an established road or trail. 

Out-trip Class 1.5 – Exploring  

Hiking Distance: 

• 4 – 8 kilometers per day

Terrain & Trail Conditions:     

• Minimal elevation gain.

• Short sections of rough and or steep trail.

• Possible loose rocks and minimal unstable footing. 

• Possible simple shallow creek crossing(s). 

• Likely on an established trail or game trails.

Out-trip Class 2.0 – Growing

Hiking Distance: 

• 6 – 10 kilometers per day

Terrain & Trail Conditions: 

• Moderate elevation gain. 

• Some sections of rough and or steep and exposed trail. 

• Possible loose rocks, talus, and unstable footing. 

• Possible small creek crossing(s) that require good balance.

• Possible rough off-trail hiking or bushwhacking.

Out-trip Class 2.5 – Challenging 

Hiking Distance: 

• 8 – 12 kilometers per day

Terrain & Trail Conditions: 

• Moderate to significant elevation gain.

• Long sections of rough and or steep and exposed trail.

• Likely loose rocks, talus, and unstable footing. 

• Possible moderate creek crossing(s) that require good balance or wading.

• Likely rough off-trail hiking or bushwhacking.

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