The SAAM Association


Trail Grading System:
The idea is not to tell you what is good or bad, just a indication of what kind of terrain
to expect, and the level of skill required to complete the trail safely.
You don't want to find yourself and Pillion, up the creek without a paddle, but then again
that's part of the adventure.
Adopted from the International Mountain Biking trail grading system, we have simplified
it to 3 levels:

	WHITE for the most basic Suitable with Pillion, 650cc, 800cc, 990cc, 1150cc, 1200cc all levels. Example: Mainly Tarred Road, Some Dirt Roads, No Sand, No River Crossings, easy going and safe
	GREEN for the more Adventurous Suitable with Pillion, best without, 650cc, 800cc, 990cc, 1150cc, 1200cc requires more rider input, more skill. Example: Some Tarred Road, Mainly Dirt Roads, some Sand, maybe a River Crossings, easy going and safe with a little more rider skill needed.
	BLUE Very Adventurous, Technical, Singleriders only Not Suitable with Pillion, Preferable, lighter bikes, 450, 650, 750 - skilled riders. Example: Some Tarred Road, Mainly Dirt Roads, Sand, Rocks, ditches, River Crossings, tough going Adventure riding, very skilled riders - more like Enduro.

Some routes may have alternative splits with a harder grade for the more adventurous riders in the group. GPS way points will normally indicate these options.