Rating system

[Jeep4Life]

I see there are some class 6 runs coming up. my question is which trail rating system are you guys using?
or maybe the 6 isn't the trail rating?

I looked around the site but didnt find a trail rating system.

[Kurt]

6 isn't a trail difficulty rating system. It's a generic term for an un-maintained public road.
Trail runs that we hold on a class VI are suitable for any Jeep. No big tires, winch's etc needed.
Essentially easy dirt, gravel and small rocks on fire roads. Fun for any Jeep!

[Jeep4Life]

6 isn't a trail difficulty rating system. It's a generic term for an un-maintained public road.
Trail runs that we hold on a class VI are suitable for any Jeep. No big tires, winch's etc needed.
Essentially easy dirt, gravel and small rocks on fire roads. Fun for any Jeep!

Great, Thanks for the info.

[mrfreakinwhite]

Class VI road is a specific term for a New Hampshire road that is discontinued for maintenance. In Massachusetts, they are Ch 90 B roads. In Vermont, they are called Class IV Highways. Any of these roads may be posted with signs that say, "Road Closed," "Pass at own Risk," etc.

Most roads of this nature, on a scale on 1 - 10, are less than a 5. There are some roads out there that are 5+ on a scale of 1-10.

The scale of 1 - 10 is, in itself, not the best way to rate trails in New England. I've seen a rating system ,I really liked, but it includes an item, 12" tall ledge. A 12" tall ledge elevates a trail up the scale pretty high... And then that scale takes the frequency of these ledges into account. All of a sudden, trails we call a three are an 8.

To summarize, most local clubs will say a different kind of warning, expressed in recommended equipment for a trail. Like 33s and a locker. Maybe 33s and two lockers + winch.
If a scale of 1 - 10 is used also, it should be used as a rough idea, not something that is, um, like an absolute definition. And weather can play a big role in that, too.

[Hoodoo Man]

I think this run is still in the planning stages slightly for location as we are trying to go to a new set of trails. Requirements and details should be posted shortly by the DOT....

[Jeep4Life]

Class VI road is a specific term for a New Hampshire road that is discontinued for maintenance. In Massachusetts, they are Ch 90 B roads. In Vermont, they are called Class IV Highways. Any of these roads may be posted with signs that say, "Road Closed," "Pass at own Risk," etc.

Most roads of this nature, on a scale on 1 - 10, are less than a 5. There are some roads out there that are 5+ on a scale of 1-10.

The scale of 1 - 10 is, in itself, not the best way to rate trails in New England. I've seen a rating system ,I really liked, but it includes an item, 12" tall ledge. A 12" tall ledge elevates a trail up the scale pretty high... And then that scale takes the frequency of these ledges into account. All of a sudden, trails we call a three are an 8.

To summarize, most local clubs will say a different kind of warning, expressed in recommended equipment for a trail. Like 33s and a locker. Maybe 33s and two lockers + winch.
If a scale of 1 - 10 is used also, it should be used as a rough idea, not something that is, um, like an absolute definition. And weather can play a big role in that, too.

Great..Just as long as there is a warning