Dirt and Hills

Dirt and Hills

Share this post

Dirt and Hills
Dirt and Hills
A Simpler Way to Understand Trail Difficulty
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
Lighter Faster

A Simpler Way to Understand Trail Difficulty

The Hands & Hills Method

Apr 01, 2025
∙ Paid

Share this post

Dirt and Hills
Dirt and Hills
A Simpler Way to Understand Trail Difficulty
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
Share

Have you ever looked at a trail description and wondered what "moderate difficulty" actually means? Or maybe you've been caught off-guard by a much more challenging trail than expected? As someone who's ventured into the backcountry countless times, I've learned that understanding trail difficulty before setting out can make or break your experience.

The…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Dirt and Hills to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Dirt and Hills LLC
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share

Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More