Trail Difficulty Ratings
The JustRuns Difficulty Rating System Does Not Include a "FEAR FACTOR".  A trail may be very 'Scary" for some people but have a "Near Stock" Rating of 1 or 2.

 

Keep in mind that the equipment below is RECOMMENDED in addition to the REQUIRED EQUIPMENT for all runs.

In addition to the equipment below, from time to time a Run Leader may REQUIRE Specific or  SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.

If Special Equipment is REQUIRED the Run Leader will specify it in the Run Announcement. 

 

A trail can change as the result of weather or usage so any rating is just an estimate based on the Leader's judgment.  We base ratings on what equipment a driver with average experience needs to negotiate a trail without expecting equipment damage.  Since individual ratings are only an "Estimate", there is no guarantee that they are accurate.

 

The list below uses the word "Required" for some items.  What is meant by that word is we feel the listed items are needed for inexperienced drivers to successfully negotiate the trail with good confidence that there will be no vehicle damage and the vehicle will not require towing help.

 

. 1 .     Near Stock             Front & Rear Tow Attachments. And Required Equipment <No Exceptions!!!!

 

  1+   Near Stock              Above plus  AT or MT tires suggested,

 

. 2 .    Near Stock              Above plus, Min 31” tires suggested,  Appropriate lift for Tire Size.  AT or MT tires ,  Anti-Sway Bar Disconnect Recommended. 

 

. 2+   Slightly Modified      Above plus,, Min 31” Required.   32” Suggested, AT or MT tires Required, 1 TAD suggested  (Traction Aiding Device). Anti-Sway Bar disconnect required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

. 3  .  Modified                  Above plus,  1 TAD Required  (Traction Aiding Device),  32” tires REQUIRED, 33" strongly suggested.   35" strongly suggested if  long wheelbase.,

 

 

. 3+   Modified                  Above plus, 33" tires Required, 35" Required for long wheelbase 1 TAD Required, 2 TADs  Suggested. Winch suggested.

 

. 4      Highly Modified     Above plus, 2 TADs Required  , 35" strongly suggested for short wheelbase. , (37" Required for Long Wheel Base.) Winch strongly suggested.

 

. 4+    Highly Modified      Above plus, , 35”or 37" if 4 dr., or TALLER Required, Winch Required. Experienced Drivers Only.
Expect some vehicle damage.

 

 . 5     Highly Modified      Highest Difficulty Rating Our Group Attempts
I don’t care what you have, you are likely to break Or damage SOMETHING! 

NOTE:
Trails more difficult than 5 require Professional Drivers and Highly Customized Vehicles or the ability to laugh at vehicle damage and possible personal injury.
 

Trail Ratings are very subjective and the difficulty of a trail can change from time to time due to many factors including weather, erosion, amount of use as well as modifications to the trail by people.  We try to accurately describe the difficulty of a trail but sometimes we are surprised.  Drivers should always be aware of their skill limitations and the limitations of their equipment. Keep in mind that vehicle damage or injury can occur at any time on any trail.  Whenever a driver feels in danger he/she should immediately ask for help.  It is always easier to put a strap on a vehicle or guide a vehicle over a dangerous obstacle than to repair a vehicle that was damaged unnecessarily. There is no shame in asking for help.

 

Note:           A Traction Aiding Device (TAD) may be any type including:
A full time locker, limited slip (posi), Tru-trac, ARB, OX Lock or any other mechanism  that prevents wheel spin when one wheel loses traction.

 

Vehicles that arrive for a Run without the equipment specified for the Run Difficulty Rating MAY BE allowed to proceed at the Leader’s discretion.  However, if the vehicle repeatedly delays the Group because of inadequate equipment, the Leader may ask the driver to discontinue participation.