Hiking Time Calculator
Estimate hiking time based on distance and elevation gain using Naismith's Rule. Plan your hiking trips accurately.
Inputs
miles
feet
min/mile
Results
Total Time
2.67 hours
Total Time
160 minutes
Base Time1.67 hours
Elevation Time1 hours
Total Time
2.67 hours
Total Time
160 minutes
How to Use This Calculator
- Start by filling in the input fields below. Results update instantly as you type, so you can experiment with different values to see how they affect the outcome.
- Distance — Trail distance default: 5 miles.
- Elevation Gain — Total elevation gain default: 2,000 feet.
- Pace — Your hiking pace (default: Naismith's rule) default: 20 min/mile.
- Use Metric — 1 for metric (km/m), 0 for imperial (miles/ft) default: 0.
- Once all inputs are set, review your results in the Results panel. Here's what each output means:
- Total Time — shown as a numeric value. This is the primary result of this calculator.
- Total Time — shown as a numeric value. This is the primary result of this calculator.
- Base Time — shown as a numeric value.
- Elevation Time — shown as a numeric value.
- Explore the related calculators below if you need deeper analysis or want to approach this topic from a different angle.
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Formula
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