A Texas Trail Challenge is divided up into three levels of difficulty and then into 2 age groups with a separate class for Juniors making 7 total classes. Awards are given for each class up to 6th place. All divisions and age levels will follow the same trail with only slight deviation if directed by a judge to perform obstacles. Age groups are: 8 to 12 Juniors, 13 to 49 Adults and 50+ Seniors. A riders age for the purpose of determining category, shall be the rider's age as of January 1 of the current ride year.

All obstacles are designed to be category appropriate. Each rider will receive directions geared for the division they are riding in. Safety is our primary concern and the judges can deem it necessary for the obstacle to be passed at any time. See Obstacle Skills for more information on challenges.