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Naismith's Rule Calculator

Estimate how long your hike will take based on distance, elevation gain, and terrain difficulty.

Distance

km miles

Elevation Gain

m ft

Terrain Difficulty

Easy = well-maintained paths | Moderate = some scrambling | Hard = technical terrain

Calculation Method

Classic Naismith — Standard rule, no buffer +20% Buffer — Account for breaks, navigation, weather +30% Buffer — Conservative estimate for safety

Estimated Duration

Breakdown

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