University of Calgary

Trip Rating

Level 1:

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    • Up to 8 km round-trip on flat or rolling terrain and good trails up to 200m elevation gain; relaxed pace.
    • For those who have little or no hiking experience and are in fair physical condition.


Level 2
:

  • An easy 8-10 km round-trip hike on rolling terrain and mostly good trails with up to 300m elevation gain.
  • Hike for 3-4 hours, at a relaxed pace. 
  • For those who have little hiking experience and are in fair physical condition.


Level 3:

  • A 9-12 km hike on varied terrain with up to 450m elevation gain. May include some off-trail travel or easy creek crossings.

  • We hike for 4-5 hours at a moderate pace.

  • For those who have some hiking experience and are in good physical condition.


Level 4:

  • 12-15 km of long steep hikes, on
    varied terrain with up to 600m elevation gain. Includes some off-trail
    travel, rocky terrain, scree, bush or creek crossings.
  • We hike for 5-6 hours at a moderate pace.
  • For those who have hiking experience and are in strong physical condition.


Level 5:

  • These are long, strenuous hikes over 15km, with more than 600m elevation gain. Includes off-trail travel and rough ground.
  • Hikes are 6-8 hours at a moderate pace.
  • For those who have hiking experience and are in strong physical condition.