Hiking Time Estimate Calculator
Hike Distance*
Average Pace On Flat Terrain*
Total Elevation Gain*
Steep Descent Adjustment (Optional)
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For descents steeper than 12 degrees (or 20 - 22% grade), add 10 minutes for every 100 meters of descent
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Estimate Hike Time w/ Rough Terrain Adjustment
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Extremely Rough Terrain:
Hiking Time Estimator Calculator Instructions
This calculator helps you estimate how long your hike will take, considering your walking speed on flat ground, uphill climbs, steep descents, and rough terrain. Here’s how to use it:
1. Distance
Enter the total distance of your hike.
2. Average Hiking Pace on Flat Terrain Â
Input your usual walking speed on flat ground.
3. Elevation Gain Â
Enter the total amount of uphill climbing (total elevation gain) in meters or feet.
4. Steep Descent Adjustment (Optional) Â
If your hike has steep downhill sections (slopes steeper than 12 degrees or 20-22% incline), enter the elevation loss in feet or meters for those sections. You can leave this blank if you’re unsure or the descent isn’t steep.
5. Check Your Estimated Hike Time Â
Once you’ve entered the details, the calculator will give you a realistic estimate of how long your hike will take.
6. Check Your Rough Terrain Adjustment Estimated Hike Time
Rough terrain slows you down. The calculator applies a correction factor if your hike includes rocky paths, boulder fields, dense underbrush, scree, or deep mud.
This calculator helps you estimate how long your hike will take, considering your walking speed on flat ground, uphill climbs, steep descents, and rough terrain. Here’s how to use it: