Thru-Hike Budget Calculator
Total cost for long-distance trail completion.
Inputs
Results
Total budget ($)
$6,873
Trail days146
Town/zero days29
Total calendar days175
Food cost ($)$2,190
Town cost ($)$1,740
Cost per mile ($)$3.14
Cost per day ($)$39
Cost per month ($)$1,178
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter planned trail (PCT, AT, CDT, or custom), total miles, and estimated daily miles.
- Enter food cost per day ($), resupply strategy (mail drops vs. town stops), and gear replacement budget.
- Read total trail budget ($), cost per mile, and daily spend breakdown.
- Review town expenses (lodging, restaurants, laundry) as a significant percentage of total costs.
- Build a 10-15% contingency into your budget for unexpected gear replacement or medical costs.
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