General | 1 A well maintained path suitable for wheelchairs | 2 A popular and well maintained nature trail | 3 A well used and obvious bush track | 4 An established bush track with limited signage | 5 A marked trail that can become unclear in places | 6 A known route with n signs and a very indistinct track if any |
Track Conditions | Hard surfaced track suitable for wheelchairs. 1.2m wide. Minimal intrusions.
| Modified or hardened surface. At least 0.9m wide. Minimal intrusions.
| Modified surface, sections may be hard. <1.2m wide. Mostly clear of intrusions.
| Generally distinct without major modification. Debris and obstacles are likely.
| Limited modification, indistinct in places. Debris and obstacles are likely
| No modification of the natural environment. |
Gradient | Steps allowed only with alternate ramp access.
| Generally no steeper than 1:10. Minimal use of steps.
| May exceed 1:10 for short sections generally not > 1:10. Steps may be common.
| Limited to environmental and maintenance considerations. | May include steep sections of unmodified surfaces. |
Signage | Signs for interpretation used frequently. Arrow markers used at intersections.
| Signs and track markers used for direction. Limited signage for interpretation.
| Minimal signage for management and directional purposes. | Signage is limited and only for management purposes.
| Signage is generally not provided. But may still be track markers. |
Infrastructure | Generally includes facilities such as seats, lookout platforms, safety and hand railing. | Generally facilities are not provided expect to deal with particular safety and environmental issues. | Generally facilities are not provided expect to deal with particular safety and environmental issues. | Generally facilities are not provided. |
Terrain | No previous experience required, exercise normal care. | Need no bushwalking experience and a minimum level of specialized skills. May encounter steep slopes, unstable surfaces and minor water crossings. | Require a moderate level of specialized skills such as navigation. Require maps and navigation equipment. Need to be self-reliant, in particular for 1st aid and adverse weather. | Require a high level of specialized skills such as navigation. Require maps and navigation equipment. Need to be self-reliant, in particular for 1st aid and adverse weather. | Users require previous experience in the outdoors and a high level of specialized skills such as navigation. Require maps and navigation equipment. Need to be self-reliant, in particular for 1st aid and adverse weather. |
Weather | Not applicable | Forecasted and unforecasted storms may impact on navigation and safety | Forecasted and unforecasted storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety | Forecasted and unforecasted storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety |