Hiking Calculators
Distance, trail time, calorie burn, gradient, rest stops and hiking-specific planning calculators.
Hiking Distance Calculator
Calculate total hiking distance with terrain adjustments and daily distance targets.
Naismith's Rule Calculator
Calculate hiking time using Naismith's rule with adjustments for terrain and fitness.
Trail Time Calculator
Estimate total trail time including walking, rest breaks and photo stops.
Step Counter Calculator
Convert hiking distance to approximate step count based on stride length and terrain.
Calorie Burn Calculator
Calculate calories burned while hiking based on weight, distance, elevation and pack weight.
Gradient Calculator
Calculate trail gradient as a percentage, angle in degrees and ratio from elevation and distance.
Switchback Calculator
Calculate the number of switchbacks and trail length needed to climb a steep slope.
Rest Stop Calculator
Plan rest stop frequency and duration based on distance, elevation and fitness level.
Trail Mix Calculator
Calculate trail mix quantities by ingredient with calorie and weight breakdowns.
Blister Prevention Calculator
Estimate blister risk and get prevention recommendations based on conditions.
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Hiking Planning and Trail Calculations
Proper planning makes hiking safer and more enjoyable. Knowing how long a route will take, how many calories you'll burn, and where to rest are all important factors — especially on longer routes in UK mountain areas where daylight hours can be limited.
Naismith's rule, developed in 1892 by Scottish mountaineer William Naismith, remains the standard for estimating hiking time: allow 5km per hour on the flat, plus 1 minute for every 10 metres of ascent. Our calculators apply this formula along with modern corrections for descent, terrain difficulty and fitness level.
Calorie burn while hiking depends on body weight, pack weight, distance, elevation gain and terrain. A typical day hike of 15km with 600m of ascent carrying a 10kg pack will burn approximately 2,500-3,000 calories for an average adult. Our calorie burn calculator uses the Pandolf equation for loaded marching.