Sierra Club Hike Classifications

These are general guidelines. If there are questions, ask the outing leader.

Distance Rating

• Grade 1: up to 6 miles
• Grade 2: 6-10 miles
• Grade 3: 10-15 miles
• Grade 4: 15-20 miles
• Grade 5: over 20 miles

Elevation Gain Rating

• Class A: up to 1000 feet
• Class B: 1000-2000 feet
• Class C: 2000-3000 feet
• Class D: over 3000 feet