Hiking Time Calculator

Formula

To calculate the hiking time:

\[ HT = 19.5 \times D + 30 \times \frac{E}{1000} \]

Where:

\(HT\) is the Hiking Time (minutes)
\(D\) is the Distance (miles)
\(E\) is the Total Elevation (feet)

What is Hiking Time?

Hiking time is the estimated amount of time it takes to complete a hike based on the distance and elevation. This calculation helps hikers plan their trips by providing an estimate of how long a hike will take.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Distance (\(D\)) = 5 miles
Total Elevation (\(E\)) = 1500 feet

Using the formula:

\[ HT = 19.5 \times 5 + 30 \times \frac{1500}{1000} = 97.5 + 45 = 142.5 \, \text{minutes} \]

The Hiking Time is 142.5 minutes.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Distance (\(D\)) = 3 miles
Total Elevation (\(E\)) = 2000 feet

Using the formula:

\[ HT = 19.5 \times 3 + 30 \times \frac{2000}{1000} = 58.5 + 60 = 118.5 \, \text{minutes} \]

The Hiking Time is 118.5 minutes.