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Is there a general rule of thumb for converting miles to hours when looking at a potential hike? For example, how long does it take an average person walking at an average speed to walk a mile on t...
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2020-04-17T19:21:06Z (over 4 years ago)
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jrdioko
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2020-04-17T19:21:05Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>Is there a general rule of thumb for converting miles to hours when looking at a potential hike? For example, how long does it take an average person walking at an average speed to walk a mile on the following types of trails:</p> <ul> <li>a mostly flat, easy trail</li> <li>a moderate trail, with some elevation changes</li> <li>a strenuous hike, with significant elevation change or difficult terrain</li> </ul> <p>I'm thinking of a day hike on maintained trails with people that are neither experienced hikers nor completely out of shape. Basically, the number you'd put in a book or website listing trails and approximate hiking times. But it sounds like even that might be too hard to come up with for a general case.</p>