AllTrails offers three difficulty ratings to help you filter trail searches: Easy, Moderate, and Hard. These ratings are assigned based on several factors to provide a clear understanding of what to expect on a trail.
How difficulty ratings are determined
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Initial rating calculation:
- We use an equation to establish the minimum difficulty rating for a trail.
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Additional considerations:
- Trail features: Adjustments may be made for trails that include features like scrambles, rock climbing, obstructions, or uneven ground.
- Wayfinding skills: Trails requiring orienteering skills are also taken into account.
Personalization of ratings
- Subjectivity: Difficulty ratings are designed for a broad audience, so a trail deemed easy by one person might be moderate for another.
- Context: To better understand a trail’s difficulty, scroll down the trail page to read the description from our team and trail reviews from other hikers.
Customizing your search
- Filter by distance and elevation: Adjust your search filters to find a trail that matches your desired level of adventure.
- Learn more: Discover how to use filters to locate the perfect trail for you.