Chapter Trip Difficulty Ratings

		Berkshire, Boston, Connecticut, and Mohawk Hudson Chapters
		Distance Pace Terrain AA, > 13 mi. 1, very fast (2.5 mph or faster) A, very strenuous A, 9-13 mi. 2, fast (2-2.5 mph) B, strenuous B, 5-8 mi. 3, mod. (1.5-2 mph) C, average C, < 5 mi. 4, leisurely (< 1/5 mph) D, easy

		Delaware Valley & New York - North Jersey Chapters
		Pace Terrain Distance 1, leisurely (nature walk) A, solid pavement, sidewalk Estimated miles given as numeric value 2, moderate (steady, comfortable) B, soft ground, sand, carriage trails   3, vigorous (brisk, firm pace) C, hiking trails & gentle rolling hills   4, fast D, steep hills, scrambles possible   5, very fast E, rough terrain, exposure and/or thick brush possible   F, extremely difficult terrain, possible sustained exposure

		Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter
		Hiking: First character indicates distance in mi: AA=13+; A=9-13; B=5-8; C=under 5. Second is L's pace (avg. terrain): 1=very fast (2.5+ mph); 2=fast (2-2.5 mph); 3=mod. (1.5-2 mph); 4=leisurely (less than 1.5 mph). Third is terrain: A=very stren.; B=stren.; C=avg.; D=easy. Biking: First character indicates distance in mi: AA=50+; A=35-50; B=25-35; C=under 25. Second is L's pace in mph: 1=17; 2=13-16; 3=11-13; 4=up to 11. Third is terrain: A=very hilly; B=hilly; C=rolling; D=flat. Canoe/Kayaking: First character indicates distance in mi: AA=11+; A=8-10; B=6-8; C=4-6. Second is L's pace: 1=3.5-4.0 mph, No Stops; 2=3-3.5 mph, One Lunch Stop; 3=2.5-3 mph, Three Regroupings; 4=2-3 mph, More than 3 Regroups. Third is risk: A=Whitewater Skill Required; B=Surfing Skill Spray Skirt required; C=Wet Exit & Rescue skill required; D=Newbie (Training provided).