Dialing in Travel Time

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Dialing in Travel Time

Distance and Elevation Factors

Factor

Impact
Elevation Add an hour of travel time for every 1,000 feet of elevation gained or lost.
Fitness/Altitude A hiker who’s not in great physical shape will move more slowly—account for this on a case-by-case basis. And even fit hikers might slow down when traveling at high altitudes.
Group Size Larger groups (6 or more) will cover about 2 miles per hour. Factor in additional time for extra bathroom and snack breaks.
On- versus off-trail Travel Traveling off-trail is much slower than traveling on-trail. Even a fit hiker will only manage ab...

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