Geocache Rating System

With the help of this system you can give overall difficulty and terrain ratings to your hidden geocaches. It is a copy of the original system at clayjar.com and is the official rating system adopted by geocaching.com.

Is specialized equipment required?

No Yes

Specialized equipment includes: Boats, 4WD vehicles, rock climbing gear, SCUBA, etc.

Is an overnight stay likely?

No Yes

Will it take more than a day to hike in, find the cache, and hike out again?

What is the length of the hike?

Less than 1 km 1 km to 3 km 3 km to 16 km Over 16 km

This is the length of the hike from the most logical parking area to the cache.

What is the trail like?

Paved pathways
Asphalt, concrete, or boardwalks. Well marked/defined hardpack
Well packed dirt -- rideable with a standard bicycle or stroller. Other trail types
Gravel, sand, mud, etc. -- mountain bike territory. Trail? What trail?
There is no real trail. Wheels are out.

How is the most difficult part of the trail to the cache?

Is the path bushy or overgrown?

Not at all Some light overgrowth Yeah, it's pretty overgrown The overgrowth is very heavy

Conditions change; rate based on worst-case conditions.

What is the terrain elevation like?

Basically flat Some elevation changes Steep elevation changes Severe elevation changes

How hard is the steepest part of the cache?

How easy is it to find the cache?

Cache is in plain sight or location is fairly obvious. Cache could be in one of several locations. Cache may be very well hidden, may be multi-leg. Requires special skills or in-depth preparation. Requires very specialized knowledge, skills, or equipment.

Consider visibility, accessibility, and GPS signal strength.

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