Track and Trail Classification | Atherton Tablelands Trails

Rating	Description	Suitable for	Fitness Level
Very Easy	Likely to be a fire road or wide single track with a gentle gradient, smooth surface free of obstacles.	Beginner/novice cyclists with basic bike skills.	Most people in good health.
Easy	Wide trail with gentle gradient and smooth surface. Some obstacles such as roots, logs and rocks.	Suitable for beginner mountain bike riders with basic riding skills and off-road bikes.	Most people in good health.
Intermediate	A trail with moderate gradients, variable surface and obstacles. May include steep and slippery sections.	Suitable for skilled mountain bike riders only, with a reasonable level of fitness and basic off-road riding skills.	A good standard of health.
Difficult	Expect large, dangerous and unavoidable obstacles and features. Challenging and variable trail with long, steep climbs or descents and loose surfaces. Some sections will be easier to walk.	Suitable only for experienced mountain bikers use to physically demanding routes. Navigation and personal survival skills are highly desirable.	Higher level of fitness.
Extreme	Extremely difficult trails will incorporate very steep gradients, highly variable surfance and unavoidable, severe obstacles.	Suitable only for highly experienced mountain bike riders with excellent skills and quality mountain bikes.	Higher level of fitness.

Symbol	Rating	Description
	1	No bushwalking experience required. Flat, even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. Walks no greater than 5 klm.
	2	No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km.
	3	Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.
	4	Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signs may be limited.
	5	Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km.