What is a good hiking speed?

A good hiking pace can be anywhere from 2 MPH to 4 MPH, with many hikers walking at 2-3 MPH. Hiking at 3 MPH is considered a very decent pace, but finding the pace right for you is based on your starting physical fitness, level of hiking experience and ultimately, your unique goals.

How fast is a normal hiking pace?

2 miles an hour
Most ordinary hikers stick to walking and average 2 miles an hour, while most trail runners clock 6 to 10 miles an hour. Speed hiking usually falls somewhere in the middle, right around 4 to 5 miles an hour.

What is a good pace per mile for hiking?

Estimated Hiking Time: is your hikes moving time based on Naismith’s Rule plus an adjustment for your intended pace, trail surface, pack weight. Naismith’s Rule: is 19½ minutes per mile, plus 30 minutes for every 1,000 feet of ascent. A good rough estimate on reasonably easy ground with well marked trails.

How long does a 1 mile hike take?

While there are many variables involved, it takes the average person 30 minutes to hike a mile on gentle terrain. It is important to know your pace compared to an average hiker when planning a hike. This way you know approximately how long it will take you to complete your trip.

Can you hike 10 miles a day?

If your fitness level is relatively good and the hike isn’t littered with hills, mountains, or other obstacles, your 10-mile hike could be around four to five hours. However, if there are large hills or steep slopes, it’s possible a 10-mile hike could take all day.

How long would a 15 mile hike take?

For example, if your trail is 15 miles long with a 1,000 ft ascent, you should be able to hike it in 5 hours and 30 minutes (without counting rests/your lunch break). That’s 5h for the distance plus 30m for the ascent.

How long should it take to hike 5 miles?

For the average hiker, a 5 mile hike should take about one and a half to three hours.

How long does it take to hike 3km?

30 to 37 minutes
3K: 3 kilometers equals 1.85 miles, or 9842.5 feet, or just a little less than 2 miles. This is a common distance for charity walks, especially those with accessible routes. It takes 30 to 37 minutes to walk 3K at a moderate pace. 5K: 5 kilometers equals 3.1 miles.

How far can the average person hike in a day?

Taking this average pace and applying it to an 8-hour hiking day (not including rest breaks), it is possible for an average person to hike between 16 – 24 miles per day. There are some people in the “super fit” category that are capable of hiking between 30 – 50 miles per day.