green circle

Easiest ski trail

A green circle is a symbol indicating the easiest level of difficulty, originating from ski trail markers in North America.

Ski slopes use green circles for beginner runs, blue squares for intermediate, and black diamonds for advanced.

The system has spread to hiking trails, mountain bike paths, and other graded outdoor activities: Start with the green circle trails until you get comfortable.

Opposites
ski trail difficulty rating

green circleblack diamond

Expert ski run marker

double black diamond · extreme terrain · blue square · advanced trail · intermediate

color symbolism

green circlered circle

Round scarlet shape

stop sign · red light

Family

green, circle, greens, greener, greenest, greenish, greenery, greening, greenness

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G