AllTrails is a popular hiking app, but many users find its difficulty ratings unreliable and vague, leading to frustration.
Colorado: You know, I’ve been using AllTrails for a while now, and I really love it. It’s got tons of maps and reviews for hikes, which is super helpful. But there’s one thing that drives me a bit nuts—the difficulty ratings. They just don’t seem to match up with what I experience on the trails.
Like, I recently finished a hike that was rated “hard,” but honestly, it felt more like an easy stroll. I’m not a pro hiker or anything, so if I find it easy, I can’t help but wonder about the ratings. I’ve talked to a bunch of folks who feel the same way. They just ignore the difficulty ratings altogether.
AllTrails is great for finding trails, but when it comes to knowing how tough a hike will be, it’s hit or miss. I mean, I want to know what I’m getting into before I head out. It’s all about packing right and planning my day, you know?
So, I reached out to AllTrails to see how they come up with these ratings. They said they consider things like route length and community feedback, which is cool. But it still feels like they could do better. Maybe they should have more categories to really capture the range of hiking experiences.
For now, they’re not planning to change anything, but they’re open to suggestions. I just hope they take a closer look at how they rate hikes. It would make a big difference for all of us outdoor lovers!
