It is also for experienced orienteers 12 years and younger. Routes of travel are along trails, streams, and other linear features. Navigation is easy and courses are short. The intermediate course is designed for older teenagers and adults with moderate experience. On this course the competitor will spend the majority of his time off the forest's trail network and will need to use the compass extensively.
Checkpoints are on major terrain features.
The expert courses are all of the same difficulty but vary in length. The navigation is very tricky with few re-location features. These courses are designed for older teens and adults with extensive previous experience and good physical conditioning. These are courses for toddlers and younger children who want to experience orienteering. Parents accompany their youngsters as they follow a string from checkpoint to checkpoint.