Track difficulty and grade system

Tracks are graded to indicate what to expect when walking or riding.

This includes the track surface, steepness, obstacles, and level of experience recommended to enjoy the track.

Please familiarise yourself with the grades and be aware of your own abilities.

Walking and running tracks

The difficulty of walking and running tracks vary from those suitable for wheelchairs, to steep and unformed tracks where navigation skills are necessary.

Walking and running tracks
	Very easy White circle Wide track with a flat, even surface, and no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users with assistance. No bush walking experience required.
	Easy Green circle Wide track with a hard surface. May have gentle hill sections and occasional steps. No bushwalking experience required.
	Moderate Blue square Narrower track with natural surface. May have short steep hill sections, rough surfaces and many steps. Some bush walking experience recommended.
	Difficult Black diamond Rough, narrow track with many obstacles, may be very steep. Recommended for experienced bushwalkers only.
	Very Difficult Double black diamond Rough, unformed track, may be very steep and difficult to follow. Recommended for very experienced bushwalkers only, with navigation and first aid skills.

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Riding tracks

Riding tracks use the same grading scale, but the descriptions also provide advice on what type of bike should be used.

Some riding tracks, like the Intercity Cycleway from Hobart to Glenorchy, are very easy to ride and suitable for beginners on any type of bike.

The difficulty of mountain biking tracks can vary greatly, and it is very important to make sure you're aware of the grade of the track, quality of your bike, and your own skills.

Riding tracks
	Very easy White circle Wide track with a gentle gradient, smooth surface, and no obstacles. Suitable for beginner cyclists with basic bike skills, and most bike types.
	Easy Green circle Wide track with a gentle gradient and smooth surface. Some small obstacles such as roots and rocks, mostly avoidable. Suitable for riders with basic mountain bike skills and mountain bikes.
	Moderate Blue square Single track with moderate gradients, variable surface and unavoidable obstacles such as roots, rocks and logs. May include steep sections, jumps, drops and rock gardens. Suitable for skilled riders with mountain bikes.
	Difficult Black diamond Challenging single track with steep gradients, variable surface and many unavoidable obstacles. May include larger features such as jumps, drops and rock gardens. Suitable or very experienced riders only, on quality mountain bikes.
	Very Difficult Double black diamond Very narrow single track with very steep gradients, highly variable surface and many unavoidable, severe obstacles. May include features such as large jumps, drops and rock gardens. Suitable for expert riders only, on quality mountain bikes.