When you are preparing for a wilderness trip, it is important to be able to judge approximately how long you will be hiking on the trail. The following information is a general guideline that can help plan your itinerary.
5 km/hr Good maintained trail free of obstructions
3-4 km/hr Trail with some obstructions, some vague spots
2-3 km/hr No trail but open terrain
1-<1 km/hr No trail with forested or obstructed terrain
Other mitigating factors:
Add 1 hour for every 300m of elevation gained.
Add 15 minutes for every 300m of elevation lost.
Other mitigating factors that may affect your travel times include: excessive heat, heavy packs, substrate that you are traveling on, and individual walking speeds.
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