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BICYCLE AND HIKING RATING SCALES

BICYCLE RATING SCALE

WWO
CLASSIFICATION

LETTER
Rating *

MILES RANGE

ELEVATION RANGE (FT)

DESCRIPTION

AVERAGE
SPEED OR PACE

Beginner

D

0 – 20

0 – 500

Mostly flat, paved and hard-packed trails

Slow 8 – 10 mph

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Beginner

C

15 – 35

350 – 1,000

Mostly roads/ mostly flat and with shoulders

Easy 10 – 12 mph

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intermediate

 

CC

 

20 – 40

 

750 – 2,000

All roads / gently rolling hills to rolling hills (longer) with some moderate climbs

Moderate 11 – 13 mph

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced

B

30 – 65

> 2,000

All roads /rolling hills with some steep and longer climbs

Brisk 13 – 16 mph

  • Our rides are not paced. We provide a “sweep” so you will not ride alone or be left behind.
  • We encourage you to ride at your own pace.
  • Plan to arrive at ride start at least 15 minutes prior to start time so we will leave on time.
  • In the event of inclement weather, we will contact you by 7 am the morning of the trip.
  • The posted ending times are approximate and allow plenty of time for stopping.

* Many cycling clubs use a letter system to classify their rides.  Although there are some differences among the clubs,  WWO's Beginner is generally comparable to a D ride, Advanced Beginner to a C ride, Intermediate to a CC ride, and Advanced to a B ride.

HIKING RATING SCALE

level N = <3 miles with no elevation change
level B = 3-5 miles with no elevation change
level 2 = 3-5 miles with some hills, stream crossings, and/or rock scrambling
level 3 = 5-8 miles with 0-500 ft. elevation change
level 4 = 8-12 miles with 0-500 ft. elevation change
level 5 = 5-8 miles with 500-1000 ft. elevation change
level 6 = 8-12 miles with 500-1000 ft. elevation change
level 7 = 8-12 miles with 1000-1200 ft. elevation change
level 8 = 8-12 miles with 1000-1500 ft. elevation change
level 9 = 5-8 miles with 1500-2000 ft. elevation change
level 10 = 8-12 miles with 1500-2000 ft. elevation change
level 11 = 5-8 miles with 2000+ ft. elevation change
level 12 = 8-12 miles with 2000+ ft. elevation change

  •  We have a "lead" and a "sweep" hiker, so nobody is left behind. 
  •  We encourage you to hike at your own pace.          
  • Level "N" is novice; Level "B" is beginner. 
  • Times identified for each hike are approximate. 


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4315 50th Street NW, Ste 100 PMB 7151
Washington, DC 20016
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