Grade 1: Easy Hikes
- Distance: Up to 5 km per day.
- Time: About 1.5 to 2 hours of walking.
- Path Quality: Well-maintained, hard surface.
- Gradient: Flat, with gentle slopes suitable for wheelchairs.
- Steps: Ramps provided where steps are present.
- Signage: Clearly marked at the start, end, and along the route.
- Experience: No prior experience required; suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Grade 2: Energetic
- Distance: Average of up to 10 km per day.
- Time: Approximately 2 to 4 hours of walking.
- Path Quality: Established track on natural surfaces.
- Gradient: Gentle slopes with a gradient not exceeding 1:10.
- Steps: Occasional steps noted but not quantified.
- Signage: Clearly marked throughout the walk.
- Experience: No prior experience necessary; accessible for most.
Grade 3: Strenuous
- Distance: Average of up to 20 km per day.
- Time: About 4 to 6 hours of walking.
- Path Quality: Established track with some obstacles.
- Gradient: Short steep sections and occasional hills with gradients over 1:10.
- Steps: Steps encountered most days, not quantified.
- Signage: Marked at start, end, and major intersections.
- Experience: Some walking experience needed
Grade 4: Hard & Technical
- Distance: May exceed 20 km, not a grading factor.
- Time: Could take up to 9 hours of walking.
- Path Quality: Rough track with numerous obstacles.
- Gradient: Steep climbs with sustained gradients exceeding 1:10.
- Steps: Steps encountered frequently, not quantified.
- Signage: Limited signage at occasional points.
- Experience: Requires experienced hikers with navigation and self-reliance skills.
Grade 5: Very Hard
- Distance: Distance may exceed 20 km, not a grading factor.
- Time: Could take up to 12 hours of walking.
- Path Quality: Unmarked, rugged terrain.
- Gradient: Very steep and difficult, often requiring ropes.
- Steps: Steps encountered most days, not quantified.
- Signage: Very little to no directional signage.
- Experience: Requires highly experienced hikers with specialized skills in navigation and climbing.
