How to Choose Your Perfect Trail: Understanding the Track Grading System
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Jan 30, 2025
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Written by Hollie Jones
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165 words
Choosing the right walk can make all the difference to your hiking experience. That’s why the ECHO Walking Festival, running from 1st to 22nd April 2025, offers a clear track grading system to help you find the perfect trail for your fitness level and goals.
What do the grades mean?
- Grade 1: Flat and easy, suitable for everyone. Perfect for a casual stroll.
- Grade 2: Gentle climbs on well-formed tracks, ideal for beginners.
- Grade 3: Moderate climbs, stream crossings, and a solid cardio workout.
- Grade 4: Steeper climbs and rougher terrain for experienced walkers.
- Grade 5: Tough, steep, and challenging – the ultimate adventure for confident hikers.
Understanding the grading system ensures you choose a trail that matches your fitness level and sets you up for success.
Ready to hit the trails?
Registrations are OPEN NOW, so check out our full list of walks and pick the ones that excite you most!
Explore here: https://www.echowalkfest.org.nz/events/ Take the first step towards an incredible hiking adventure today!
