Trail Ratings
Trails (hiking, biking, and 4WD) are rated on a scale from 0 to 5 in increments of 0.5. This is to keep them consistent with each other and with the most widely used 4WD rating system. These ratings are based on a set experience level (moderate experience level). We understand that hard core hikers, bikers and four-wheelers may consider our medium and advanced ratings as beginner and moderate, respectively. This website is not intended to be used by only those who are into extreme adventures. We rate the trails for weekend warriors, not hard core enthusiasts. Our suggestion is to take a trail and compare our ratings to your own, then scale future trails accordingly.
Please read each trail rating system before heading out for an adventure.
Also, be advised that trail conditions can change due to weather, time and maintenance. All trails have been rated (unless noted otherwise) on a good weather day (no rain, snow, etc.). An easy trail may become difficult or impassible when it's raining or snowing.
4WD Trail Ratings
Planning on taking a 4WD trip? Please check the trail rating of the adventure you're taking and then the 4WD trail rating guide to ensure you and your vehicle are up to the challenge. You don't want to ruin your adventure by taking on more than you're able. Click on the link below for the 4WD trail rating guide.
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Bike Trail Ratings
Mountain biking is an exciting way to spend a day or afternoon. Please check the trail rating of the trail you're taking and then the mountain bike trail rating guide to ensure you're up to the challenge. You don't want to ruin your adventure by taking on more than you're able. Click on the link below for the mountain bike trail rating guide.
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Hike Trail Ratings
There's no better way to spend a day hiking in Arizona's wild beauty. Before you do, please check the trail rating of the trail you're taking and then the hiking trail rating guide to ensure you're up to the challenge. You don't want to ruin your adventure by taking on more than you're able. Click on the link below for the hiking trail rating guide.
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How to read Trail Ratings
What does 4 out of 5 stars mean? And what's the deal with the fear rating? Click on the link below to check out all there is to know about the Experience Arizona rating system.
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