MTB Trail Grades
MTB trails have different grades (difficulty), depending on their surface, obstacles and technical skills required from the rider. The following table below describes them in more detail.
Grade | Suitable for | Trail |
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Green: Easy | Beginners in good health with basic bike skills. Most types of bike. | |
Blue: Moderate | Riders in good health with basic off-road riding skills. Basic mountain bikes. | |
Red: Difficult | Proficient mountain bikers with good off-road riding skills and fitness. Good mountain bikes. | |
Black: Severe | Expert mountain bikers with high level of fitness. Quality off-road mountain bikes. |