Understanding The Grading System

Scrambling Grades (A, B, C, D)

How Our Guided Hike Difficulty Levels Work on Table Mountain and Surrounds

To make planning easier, every hike on this page includes a difficulty grade. This system considers key factors such as distance, elevation gain, trail conditions, and overall technicality.

This is an mountaineering-style grading system adopted from rock climbing. These grades apply to gullies, peaks, and passes where scrambling or climbing is required.

Here’s what each grade means:

Grade A (Easy Scramble)

Mostly steep walking
Occasional use of hands
Little exposure

Grade B (Moderate Scramble)

Frequent use of hands
Some exposed rock sections
Falls could be dangerous
Rope not required, but some parties carry one

Grade C (Serious Scramble / Easy Climb)

Very steep and exposed
Rock climbing moves required (class 3/4)
Rope strongly recommended
For experienced scramblers only

Grade D (Technical Climb)

Essentially rock climbing
Rope and protective gear required
Very high exposure
Advanced experience needed

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