How do I calculate my hiking time?
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How do I calculate my hiking time?
Book time is a formula used to estimate the time a given hike will take. For flat or very gradual terrain, the calculation of 30 minutes for every mile is used. And an extra 30 minutes for every 1,000 feet of elevation gain (uphill) is added. Descent (downhill) is assumed to take as long as walking on a flat trail.
What is Naismith’s rule used for?
Naismith’s rule helps with the planning of a walking or hiking expedition by calculating how long it will take to travel the intended route, including any extra time taken when walking uphill. This rule of thumb was devised by William W. Naismith, a Scottish mountaineer, in 1892.
How long does it take to hike 1 km?
10 to 12 minutes
Kilometer: A kilometer is 0.62 miles, which is also 3281.5 feet, or 1000 meters. It takes 10 to 12 minutes to walk at a moderate pace. Mile: A mile is 1.61 kilometers or 5280 feet.
How is Naismith calculated?
Naismith’s Rule, allows an easy calculation of the time taken for a hill walk, for a reasonably fit and steady walker: 15 minutes for every kilometre of horizontal distance, plus 10 minutes for every 100 metres of ascent. The time should be calculated for the slowest person in a walking group.
How long is a long hike?
When you hike for more than 15 miles, it is considered a long or ultra-long day hike. You have to account for the amount of elevation gain because this can make a shorter hike seem way longer.
How long does it take to hike 4.5 km?
5K to 10K
| Miles | Kilometers | Moderate Walk |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 6.9 | 1:05 |
| 4.4 | 7.1 | 1:06 |
| 4.5 | 7.2 | 1:08 |
| 4.6 | 7.4 | 1:09 |
How long does a 8 km hike take?
For the distance of 8 km, 2:00 a.m. are estimated (4 km / h). For the ascent and descent, 3:12 hours are calculated (ascent: 600m through 300m / h = 2:00 hours, descent: 600m through 500m / h = 1,2h = 1: 12h).
How much time should be added to a journey for every 200 Metres of steep ascent using Naismith’s rule?
Allow one hour for every three miles walked. Add one hour for every 2000 ft of ascent.
What counts as a long hike?
When you hike for more than 15 miles, it is considered a long or ultra-long day hike. You have to account for the amount of elevation gain because this can make a shorter hike seem way longer. You must use every second that you have to complete your hike before sundown.
How long does it take you to hike a day?
For a decent ballpark, I was taught in scouts: day hiking: 3 miles per hour, + 1 hour for every 1000 feet of elevation climb. backpacking: 2 miles per hour, +1 hour for every 1000 feet of elevation climb. Use the formula, and then take a few walks.
How long does it take to climb up a mountain?
Allow 1 hour for every 3 miles (5 km) forward, plus 1 hour for every 2000 feet (600 metres) of ascent. A lot of hikers in the UK use this as a guide of course bear in mind terrain and altitude! and of course this is not appropriate at higher altitudes. Some sites recommend corrections to the above:
What is Naismith’s rule for time per mile?
The original Naismith ‘s rule from 1892 says that one should allow one hour per three miles on the map and an additional hour per 2000 feet of ascent. It is included in one, last sentence of his report from a trip.
How long does it take to walk in the hills?
Naismith clearly knew a thing or two about walking in the hills. Here’s how to use his rule (hint: with a pinch of salt). So a walk of 7.5km with 200m ascent would be 1hr30mins for the distance, plus 20mins for the ascent = 1hr50mins Sound simple? Well sadly in practice it does tend to prove too simple to be true.