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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
  1. 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.
  2. Distance — Trail distance default: 5 miles.
  3. Elevation Gain — Total elevation gain default: 2,000 feet.
  4. Pace — Your hiking pace (default: Naismith's rule) default: 20 min/mile.
  5. Use Metric — 1 for metric (km/m), 0 for imperial (miles/ft) default: 0.
  6. Once all inputs are set, review your results in the Results panel. Here's what each output means:
  7. Total Time — shown as a numeric value. This is the primary result of this calculator.
  8. Total Time — shown as a numeric value. This is the primary result of this calculator.
  9. Base Time — shown as a numeric value.
  10. Elevation Time — shown as a numeric value.
  11. 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

Time = Distance Time + (Elevation Gain / 2000ft)

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