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The following is the trail rating system suggested by the American
Volkssport Association (AVA) to be used by clubs to indicate the degree
of difficulty for a volksmarch.
| 1 | An easy walk on pavement or on well maintained trail with no significant hills. Probably suitable for baby strollers and wheelchairs. |
| 2 | A moderately easy walk on some pavement or some woodland or open field trails. Or entirely woodland and field trails that may not be well maintained. No significant difficulty with hills. Very possibly not suitable for baby strollers or wheelchairs. |
| 3 | A moderate walk in any setting with some difficult terrain, one or two substantial hills and/or steps. Baby strollers and wheelchairs are highly questionable. |
| 4 | A more difficult walk. Most likely in a natural setting with poorly maintained paths and steeper or hilly inclines. Not likely to be suitable for baby strollers or wheelchairs. Participants with certain health problems should take caution. |
| 5 | A very difficult walk. All in rough fields or woods. Many steep hills or high altitude trails, or very rough, uneven terrain, steep or unstable inclines. Not suitable for any person who is not in good physical health. |
Precautions: Please be aware that weather conditions will cause a variance in the trail rating. An unexpectedly hot or cold day can increase the degree of difficulty of a trail as much as one or two full points, so each participant should adjust his or her pace accordingly. Rain or snow can cause deterioration in the surface of a path. It is advisable to carry water on your person to all walking events. It is possible to become dehydrated in cold weather as well as hot weather. It is always our goal in the Central Coast Peregrine Pathfinders and the AVA to provide the participant with a safe and enjoyable event; however, you alone know your limits.
If you have questions, e-mail Bill Uttenweiler at ccpp.funwalkers@verizon.net.
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Copyright © 1998 by William L. Uttenweiler. Last Updated: November 1, 1998