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Appendix 6 -
Australian Standard - Track Classification System

Six classes of walking tracks are considered by Australian Standard in AS2156.1-2001. The Great Kai'mia Way has 5 grades of track based roughly on the group of elements outlined in the Track Classification Table, with classes 5 and 6 combined as one class.

Overview

Class 1
Opportunity for large numbers of visitors, including those with reduced mobility, to undertake walks which are provided with a high level of interpretation and facilities.

Users can expect abundant opportunities to learn about the natural environment through interpretive signs or brochures.

User can expect frequent encounters with others.

Class 2
Opportunity for large numbers of visitors to walk easily in natural environments which are provided with a moderate to high level of interpretation and facilities.

Users can expect to learn about the natural environment with moderate to abundant opportunities to learn through interpretive signs or brochures.

Users can expect frequent encounters with others.

Class 3
Opportunity for visitors to walk in slightly modified natural environments requiring a moderate level of fitness and where the provision of interpretation and facilities is not common.

Users can expect opportunities to observe and appreciate the natural environment with limited provision of interpretive signage.

Users can expect occasional encounters with others.

Class 4
Opportunity for visitors to explore and discover relatively undisturbed natural environments along defined and distinct tracks with minimal (if any) facilities.

Users can expect opportunities to observe and appreciate the natural environment without provision of interpretive signage.

Users can expect opportunities for solitude with few encounters with others.

Class 5
Opportunity for visitors with advanced outdoor knowledge and skills to find their own way along often indistinct tracks in remote locations.

Users can expect frequent opportunities for solitude with few encounters with others.

Class 6
Opportunity for highly experienced walkers to explore remote and challenging natural areas without reliance on managed tracks.

Users can expect extended periods of solitude with few encounters with others.

Elements of Track Classification Summarised from AS 2156.1-2001

	Class 1	2	3	4	5	6
Track Conditions
Definition/ width	1200mm or more	900mm or more	Less than 1200mm	Distinct width	Indistinct in places	Indistinct
Surface	Hard sealed	Modified or hardened	Modified - sections hardened	Some minor modifications	Limited modifications	No modifications
Intrusions/ obstacles	None	Minimal	Mostly clear	Fallen debris and other	Debris not cleared	Natural state
Gradient
Grade	In accordance with AS 1428 series	Generally less than 1:10	May exceed 1:10 for short sections	Limited to environ. and maintenance consideration	May include steep sections of unmodified surfaces	May include steep sections of unmodified surfaces
Steps	Only with alternate ramp access	Minimal use of steps	Common
Signage
Management.	Frequent	Frequent	Limited	Minimal	Minimal	Rarely
Interpretive	Frequent	Frequent	Limited	Rarely	Rarely	Rarely
Direction	At intersections	At intersections	At intersections	Limited	Rarely	Rarely
Facilities	Lookout platforms seats and barrier rails. Camping generally not allowed	Lookout platforms seats and barrier rails. Camping generally not allowed	Usually for specific safety and environ. considerations only	Usually for specific safety and environ. considerations only	Usually for specific safety and environ. considerations only	Generally not provided
Terrain
Previous experience and skills	Not required	Not required	Minimal level of specialised skills	Moderate level of specialised skills e.g. navigation. Users may require maps/navigation equip. to complete track	High level of specialised skills e.g. navigation. Users may require maps/navigation equip. to complete track	Outdoors. High level of specialised skills. Users will generally require maps/navigation equip. to complete track
Hazards and safety	Users expected to exercise normal care regarding their personal safety	Users expected to exercise normal care regarding their personal safety	Users may encounter steep slopes, unstable surfaces and minor water crossings. Responsible for their own safety	Users need to be self reliant, particularly in regard to emergency first aid and weather hazards	Users need to be self reliant, particularly in regard to emergency first aid and weather hazards	Users need to be self reliant, particularly in regard to emergency first aid and weather hazards
Weather	N/A	N/A	Storms may effect navigation and safety	Storms and severe weather may effect navigation and safety	Storms and severe weather may effect navigation and safety	Storms and severe weather may effect navigation and safety

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Appendix 6 - Australian Standard - Track Classification System

Overview

Elements of Track Classification Summarised from AS 2156.1-2001

Appendix 6 -
Australian Standard - Track Classification System