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→Minor and Two-Track Roads (MR)
The two-letter-code for '''M'''inor '''R'''oads is: '''MR'''
====Cross Country (CC)====
In some areas the Greater Patagonian Trail crosses through open terrain without a visible trail. Some of these routes lead through steep and exposed terrain above the tree line but do not require technical climbing. These cross country routes often belong to the finest parts of the Greater Patagonian Trail because they provide access into barely visited areas high up in the Patagonian Andes with wide open views.
In this cross country terrain hikers should seek their own way following the approximate GPS track without feeling too bound to the GPS track.
'''CC''' is the two-letter code for such open '''C'''ross '''C'''country tracks.
====Bush Bashing (BB)====The cross country routes do not pass very dense vegetation. Only on a few short stretches you need to hike through overgrown terrain and do some bush bashing. In some parts this cannot be avoided because old unused trails became overgrown or simply no trail was ever made. For someone that is used to hike fast and efficient this might be frustrating but patient hikers will find their way step by step even in this challenging terrain. A machete is normally not required to cross this terrain but if you carry one you might use it occasionally to cut some thorny branches and twigs. ====Primary and Paved Roads (PR)====Public roads with transit traffic were avoided wherever possible. On such '''Primary primary and Paved Roads (PR)''' paved roads you may find some moderate traffic but they are safe to hike. If you do not insist in "connecting footsteps" you may try to hitch-hike on these primary roads. Some drivers will even stop without being asked and offer you a ride as this is part of the back-country culture in this region.
