Hiking Calorie Needs Calculator

Daily calories from distance, elevation, and pack weight.

Body weight (lb)

Pack weight (lb)

Distance (miles)

Elevation gain (ft)

Terrain

Tab to move between fields

Total calories burned

1,476

Hiking effort (cal)1,237

Estimated time (hrs)3.4

Calories per mile155

Calories per hour362

Water needed (L)1.7

How to Use This Calculator

Enter body weight (lbs or kg), hike distance (miles or km), and elevation gain (ft or m).
Enter hike duration (hours) and trail difficulty level.
Read estimated calories burned during the hike.
Add baseline metabolic needs for the full day to determine total daily calorie requirement.
Use results to pack enough food and plan snack timing to maintain energy levels.

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