The club has based their walk grading scheme on the Brisbane Bushwalkers grading which is based on four classifications: distance, activity type, terrain and fitness as per below. For example, MDW3B may be on a walk found on the Activities Calendar. Use the classifications below to understand the type of walk it is.
Distance
| Short | – | under 10km per day |
| Medium | – | 10 to 15 km per day |
| Long | – | 15 to 20 km per day |
| eXtra Long | – | over 20km per day |
Activity
BC Base Camp
DW Day Walk
TW Through Walk (multi-day walk)
ABS Abseiling
CYC CYCle
KYK KaYaK
SOC SOCial Activity
Terrain
1. Well-formed path or graded track with some minor obstacles
2. Graded track, with obstacles such as rock or root intrusions, fallen debris, or creek crossings
3. Rough, unformed track or open terrain, with obstacles such as rock or root intrusions, fallen debris, or creek crossings
4. Rough or rocky terrain that may require use of hands, and/or creek rock hopping that requires small to moderate steps. Fallen debris possible
5. Steep, rough or rocky terrain requiring use of hands, and/or creek rock hopping requiring moderate to large steps or jumps. Fallen debris possible
6. Climb or descend steep rock, using hand or foot holds. May be some exposure. Good upper body strength required
7. Climb or descend near vertical rock with exposure, using widely spaced or small hand or foot holds. Climbing skills may be required. Good upper body strength required
8. Sustained climbing or descent of vertical or near vertical rock with exposure, using widely spaced or small hand or foot holds. Advanced climbing skills may be required. Good upper body strength required
Fitness / Endurance
A Basic – Generally suitable for new bushwalkers. About four hours of walking and possibly minor hills. Slower pace with frequent breaks
B Easy – About five hours of walking and about 300m of elevation gain/loss per day
C Moderate – About six hours of walking and about 600m of elevation gain/loss per day. Agility required
D Hard – Good fitness, endurance and agility required. About seven hours of walking and about 800m of elevation gain/loss per day
E Very Hard – High fitness, endurance and agility required. About eight hours of walking and about 1000m of elevation gain/loss per day
F Extreme – Very high fitness, endurance and agility required. About twelve hours of walking and greater than 1000m of elevation gain/loss per day