Trails start with a 5.00 point rating. Deductions are applied according to the scoring matrix below. Standard rounding rules (0.5 rounds up) are used for online rating systems requiring whole-number scores (e.g., AllTrails).

This rating system applies only to unpaved trailes.

Mud

• NA: Last rain > 6 hrs prior to run.
• -0.00: Some mud, but easily avoided by most runners.
• -0.25: Muddy spots not easily avoided.
• -0.50: Mud not avoidable and requires slowing.
• -0.75: Mud not avoidable and requires walking.

Roots & Rocks

• -0.00: Some roots/rocks, but easily avoided by most runners.
• -0.50: Moderate roots/rocks require slowing.
• -0.75: Heavy roots/rocks requiring most runners to walk or scramble.

Poison Ivy

• -0.25: Poison ivy present but easily avoided.
• -0.75: Poison ivy requires slowing to avoid.
• -1.00: Poison ivy requires walking with care to avoid.
• Fail: Poison ivy unavoidable.

Other Trail Maintenance

• -0.00: Issues present, but not immediately affecting run.
• -0.50: Issues present that require slowing to navigate.
• -0.75: Issues present that require walking or scrambling to navigate.

Traffic (incl dogs)

• -0.00: Noticeable traffic, but doesn't require slowing.
• -0.50: Moderate traffic requires slowing to navigate.
• -0.75: Heavy traffic requires walking or stopping to navigate.
• -0.50 (add-on): Unleashed dog(s) or dog scat on trail.
• -0.50 (add-on): Aggressive dog(s) on trail.

Navigation

• -0.00: Navigation requires only infrequent app/map checks.
• -0.50: Navigation requires regular app/map checks affecting pace.
• -0.75: Navigation requires prolonged app/map checks that require stopping.
• -1.00: Got lost and/or had to backtrack.

Qualitative Factors

• Trail Surface
• Parking
• Views from Trail
• Trail Exposure